Board of Governors Fee Waiver

2011-2012 APPLICATION will close on May 27, 2012

2012-2013 APPLICATION is now available.
For faster processing complete the FAFSA at   http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
(Summer 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013) 


The Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGFW) waives your course enrollment fee if you are a California resident, and if one of the following conditions applies to you when you enroll:

• You are qualified for federal student financial aid during the same academic year for which you are seeking a BOGFW and have $1 of need; however, beginning July 1, 2012 the need raises to $1,104.
• You or your parents are receiving TANF/Cal WORKS benefits, SSI or General Assistance at the time that you apply for the BOGFW A. You will be required to provide documentation to show participation in one of these programs.
• You fall into the qualifying income bracket as determined by filling out a BOGFW B application. The Financial Aid Office will process your application and notify you if you qualify.
• You qualify according to one of these groups:

Certification from the CA Department of Veterans Affairs that you are eligible for a dependent's fee waiver? 

Certification from the National Guard Adjutant General that you are eligible for a dependent's fee waiver?

Certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs that you are eligible as a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor or as a child of a recipient?

Certification form the CA Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board that you are eligible as a dependent of a victim of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack?

Certification from a public agency employer that you are eligible as a dependent of a deceased law enforcement/fire suppression personnel killed in the line of duty?

              Veterans' Dependents Board of Governors Fee Waiver

This form must be completed and turned into the Orange County Veterans Service Office; for more information contact (714) 567-7450. Reminder - you must also complete the online Board of Governors Fee Waiver application at this link:

CCCApply.org - Board of Governors Fee Waiver Application


                                  The California Dream Act

The Board of Governors Fee Waiver will be available for those AB540 students who qualify under the specific guidelines for the waiver. AB540 students will have access to the BOGFW beginning January 1, 2013, to waive enrollment fees for the Spring 2013 Semester. The California Community College Chancellor’s Office is working on the application with an August 2012 availability date.  NOTE:  In order to qualify, a student must be certified as an AB540 student through the OCC Admissions Office.

To apply, fill out your application at:

CCCApply.org - Board of Governors Fee Waiver Application


How does the BOGFW work?

You do not receive an electronic funds transfer or a debit card; instead your enrollment fees are waived after registration activity.  You are responsible for paying any and all fees remaining which include the Health Fee, College Service Charge, material fees, and parking permit.
 
Your Board of Governors Fee Waiver will be posted on the college’s registration fee screen.  If you paid your enrollment fees before the Board of Governors Fee Waiver was applied to your account, the Registration Office will complete a refund of those fees.

ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PAY ENROLLMENT FEES at the time of registration.  The Board of Governors Fee Waiver does not pay the Health Fee, College Service Charge, course material fees, and any other fees associated with your enrollment. 

Board of Governors Fee Waiver students pay $30 for the parking permit beginning Fall 2012. 

The Coast Community College District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

OCC 504/ADA Office - Special Services Building: (714) 432-5042;
OCC Title 9 Office - P.E. and Athletics Building: (714) 432-5766.