Difference Between San Diego Promise and CCPG

 

Demystifying the Promise Grant and Program

 

California College Promise Grant (CCPG)
(formerly known as the Board of Governors {BOG} Fee Waiver)

-          Open to eligible students with financial need

-          Does not require full-time status

-          Waives enrollment fees (tuition)

San Diego Promise Program (Promise Scholarship)

-          Open to first-time college, full-time students *

-          Does not require financial need

-          Waivers enrollment fees (tuition) & health fees

Both CCPG & San Diego Promise program require:

-          California Residency

-          Completion of a FAFSA or Dream Act application

* First-Time College, Full-Time Students: Students who have not attended college previously. CCAP/Dual Enrollment students (college courses taken while in high school) would still be considered first-time. 


 

As always, if you have any questions or eligibility issues related to the San Diego Promise program, please contact the Outreach office at (619) 388-7357.  

As always, if you have any questions or eligibility issues related to the California College Promise Grant, please contact the Financial Aid office.