California College Promise Grant

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Academic & Progress Standards

In an effort to support student success in the California Community Colleges, the Student Success Act of 2012 (California Senate Bill 1456) was signed into law by Governor Brown. Among other changes, the Act established minimum academic and progress standards that students must meet to maintain CCPG eligibility.

These standards are separate from Federal Aid, Cal Grant, and enrollment priority requirements.

Academic Standard: Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Progress Standard: Complete at least 50% of attempted coursework.

Students who do not meet these standards for two consecutive primary terms (Fall and Spring) will lose CCPG eligibility.

Important details:

Students are notified within 30 days of the end of each term if they are at risk of losing CCPG.

A second consecutive term of probation will result in loss of the CCPG at the first registration opportunity (this date varies by student).

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Appealing the Loss of CCPG

Students may appeal the loss of the CCPG based on the following verifiable circumstances:

• Extenuating circumstances (accidents, illness, or other events beyond the student’s control)
• Change in economic situation
• Lack of access to essential support services
• Special consideration for students in CalWORKs, EOPS, DSPS, and Veterans Services
• Students with disabilities who applied for accommodations but did not receive them in a timely manner
• Significant academic improvement

Note: A successful appeal for enrollment priority also applies to the CCPG.

To appeal, students must complete the Loss of California College Promise Grant Appeal Form. Students will be notified by email if their appeal is approved and their CCPG has been reinstated.

Appeal Deadlines:

• Fall Term: Last Thursday in November
• Spring Term: Last Thursday in May
• Summer Term: Last Thursday in July

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Got CCPG? Don’t Lose It!

If you feel that you may be at risk of losing your California College Promise Grant, please contact your Counselor. There are programs available to help you succeed, including tutoring, EOPS/CARE, FYE, and other Student Success programs.

Once you have qualified for the CCPG, it is important to maintain Academic and Progress standards to avoid losing your eligibility.