General Qualifications for CCPG
- Be a California resident or eligible AB 540 student
- Meet the eligibility requirements for Method A, B, or C
- Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), California Dream Act Application (CADAA), or CCPG Application
- Meet academic and progress standards
Type of California College Promise Grant
California College Promise Grant A
Eligibility
You or your family receive one of the following types of aid:
- public assistance from the Aid to Families with Dependent Children
- Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (AFDC/TANF/CalWORKs)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- General Assistance/General Relief
To receive a CCPG-A, you are required to verify benefits, dated within 60 days of the FASFA, CADAA, or CCPG application date.
Special Classifications
- have certification from the California Department of Veterans Affairs or the National Guard
- are a Dependent of or a Recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor
- are a Dependent of a Victim of the September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attack
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The surviving spouse or child was a resident of California during the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency. Documentation that the student's household annual income (including the parent's income for dependent students) does not exceed the maximum Cal Grant A income and asset ceilings.
Documentation Required
You must submit verification of eligibility by submitting the CCPG Verification of Benefits form available on citruscollege.studentforms.com.
California College Promise Grant B
Eligibility
Meet the income standards listed below:
|
Number in Family Household (including the student) |
2023-2024 CCPG Income Standards Total 2021 Family Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $20,385 |
| 2 | $27,465 |
| 3 | $34,545 |
| 4 | $41,625 |
| 5 | $48,705 |
| 6 | $55,785 |
| 7 | $62,865 |
| 8 | $69,945 |
| Each Additional Family Member | $7,080 |
|
Number in Family Household (including the student) |
2024-2025 CCPG Income Standards Total 2022 Family Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $21,870 |
| 2 | $29,580 |
| 3 | $37,290 |
| 4 | $45,000 |
| 5 | $52,710 |
| 6 | $60,420 |
| 7 | $68,130 |
| 8 | $75,840 |
| Each Additional Family Member | $7,710 |
California College Promise Grant C
Requirements
You have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA), are enrolled, and are determined to have a minimum financial need of at least 1,104.