The Board of Governor's Fee Waiver (BOGW) is a key financial aid tool for California community college students. It waives per-unit enrollment fees for students who meet income-based or public benefit criteria. The program has been part of the California community college system since 1984, with income eligibility thresholds updated each academic year by the Chancellor's Office.
The application is processed through the Student Financial Services Office. California residents, AB 540 students, and those qualifying under AB 1899 are all eligible. Students covered under AB 1899, including victims of trafficking, domestic violence, and other serious crimes, may also receive non-resident fee exemptions and access to state-administered financial aid programs.
The form covers 3 enrollment fee waiver methods (A, B, and C) and includes sections for both independent and dependent student statuses. Students with financial needs beyond enrollment fees can also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Application for additional funding. Students in domestic partnerships under the California Domestic Partner Rights and Responsibilities Act of 2004 also qualify for BOGW financial aid eligibility.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Bogf Application Form |
| Form Length | 4 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 1 min |
| Other names | bog fee waiver applicatrion, California, bog waiver, application for bog waiver |
