At a glance
Free if eligible- What it covers
- Waives enrollment fees for eligible California community-college students; books and other attendance expenses remain.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Los Rios Community College District ↗
- Income / financial rules
- Qualify through specified public benefits, annual family-size income standards, or FAFSA/CADAA unmet financial need. For 2026–27, Type B uses 2024 income.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Los Rios Community College District ↗
- Who to check first
- Be a California resident or qualify for the AB 540 nonresident-fee exemption, and satisfy a qualifying financial route.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Los Rios Community College District ↗
- Application timing
- Choose the application for your attendance year and confirm the college’s processing timeline; Los Rios lists the 2026–27 form for summer 2026 through spring 2027.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Los Rios Community College District ↗
Check your eligibility
Some items describe alternative routes rather than requirements for everyone. Use the route that applies to you as a preparation checklist; the program makes the eligibility decision.
As of Oct 16, 2026 · Los Rios Community College District ↗
How to apply
- 1Use the college’s online CCPG application, or submit the correct-year paper application to its financial aid office.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Los Rios Community College District ↗
- 2For the need-based Type C route and other aid, follow the college’s FAFSA/CADAA instructions and confirm which qualifying route applies.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Los Rios Community College District ↗
What to watch for
The fee waiver does not establish an allowance for books, housing or other attendance expenses.
As of Oct 16, 2026 · Los Rios Community College District ↗
Loss of academic/progress eligibility has an appeal process; ask your own college rather than assuming the waiver continues automatically.
As of Oct 16, 2026 · Los Rios Community College District ↗
Common questions
What is the main benefit?
Waives enrollment fees for eligible California community-college students; books and other attendance expenses remain.
As of Oct 16, 2026 · Los Rios Community College District ↗
Is there an income limit?
Qualify through specified public benefits, annual family-size income standards, or FAFSA/CADAA unmet financial need. For 2026–27, Type B uses 2024 income.
As of Oct 16, 2026 · Los Rios Community College District ↗
When should I apply?
Choose the application for your attendance year and confirm the college’s processing timeline; Los Rios lists the 2026–27 form for summer 2026 through spring 2027.
As of Oct 16, 2026 · Los Rios Community College District ↗
Sources & verification
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Grants — California College Promise Grant eligibility and application
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