Financial Aid Programs
No one should be denied access to a college education. And no one should be denied access to the workforce-based skills training needed to succeed in an increasing complex economy.
The information and resources listed on this page are for Financial Aid Community College professionals and administrators. If you are a student visiting this page, please visit the I Can Afford to Go to College website for student financial aid programs information.
The Student Financial Aid unit of the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office provides the know-how and leadership in administering federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs that total more than $2.8 billion and serve more than 1 million students each year.
In addition, the Student Financial Aid unit administers a wide range of statewide programs and initiatives:
- Board Financial Assistance Program (BFAP)
- Student Financial Aid Administration
- California College Promise Grant (CCPG) – formerly the BOG Fee Waiver
- The California Promise
- Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG)
- HireUP
- Return of Title IV
- Financial Aid Technology
- Emergency Financial Aid
For more information or questions, please review the resources on this page or contact the Chancellor’s Office Financial Aid Unit at FinancialAid@CCCCO.edu.
Community College Promise Grant (CCPG) and Financial Aid Special Programs Manual
Get details, reporting and other requirements about the Promise Grant and financial aid special programs.
Emergency Assistance – A Toolkit for California Community Colleges
Review practical guidance to help design and implement equitable, well-coordinated emergency aid programs that keep students enrolled during financial crises.