Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW)
The State of California provides to eligible community college students a fee waiver that covers tuition, and 50% of the parking fee.
Application Instructions & Eligibility Requirements »

CAL Grant B: a state program to assist low income/disadvantaged, first-year college students. Maximum academic year award is approximately $1551. Criteria such as income status and grade point average are factors for eligibility. To apply, complete the FAFSA and submit the GPA Verification form (available from your high school or college financial aid department).

CAL Grant C: a state grant program to assist low and middle income students enrolled in occupational/career training programs with tuition and training costs. Maximum academic year award is approximately $576. Criteria such as income and grade point average are factors for eligibility. To apply, complete the FAFSA and submit the GPA Verification form (available from your high school or college financial aid department).

Chafee Grant: awarded to students who are aging out of foster care or emancipated from foster care, eligible for California Independent Living Program services, and between the age of 16-22. Maximum academic year award is approximately $5000. Students must demonstrate financial need and be enrolled at least half-time. To apply, go to: https://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov/.
For more information please contact the WVC Foster Youth Liaison,
Daniel Baldwin: daniel_baldwin@wvm.edu
phone: 408.741.2494.

To manage your Cal Grant and/or Chafee account(s) online, view updates, make school changes, make address changes and post leave of absence request,
visit https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/logon.asp

CalWORKS CalWORKS Child Care* : is a state grant program to assist low and middle income students enrolled in occupational/career training programs with tuition and training costs. Criteria such as income and grade point average are factors for eligibility. CalWORKS Work Study* offers part time employment for TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families formerly called AFDC) students participating in the CalWORKS program.

CARE (Cooperative Agencies Resource for Education)* : a state program to help offset child care costs. Must be a CalWORKS participant.

EOPS (Extended Opportunity Program and Services)* : a State funded program for low income students. Must meet income guidelines and be full time at the time of program certification. Awards generally range from $100 to $500.

*Subject to funding availability. Priority is given to students who apply early, submit requested forms/documents, and are of lowest income as determined by the Federal Government.