The Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver (BOGW) is available to California residents who meet income eligibility requirements. The program waives the $20 per unit enrollment fee, the $2 PASS telephone registration fee, the $15 health fee, and also reduces the semester parking fee from $40 to $20. The BOGW is effective for the whole academic year (Fall/ Spring/ Summer). There is no minimum unit requirement.
All eligible students who have applied for financial aid using the FAFSA, will be automatically awarded a BOGW by Sierra College.
Students should apply once every school year using the BOGW application. Applications are available in the class schedule and at the Financial Aid office. An application may also be downloaded from our Internet site in the Forms area. Return the completed BOGW to the Financial Aid Office at either the Rocklin or Nevada County Campus.
Methods and Qualifications
To qualify for a BOGW under method A:
Students or their parent(s) must be currently receiving TANF/ CalWORKS, SSI/SSP, General Assistance or have certification from the California Department of Veterans Affairs or the recipent or child of a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, or dependant of a victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack to confirm eligibility for a dependent’s fee waiver. To receive a BOGW "A" the student is responsible for showing proof of his or her current benefits. Contact the Financial Aid office for acceptable proof of current benefits at (916) 781-0568.
To qualify for a BOGW under method B:
Students and/or their parent(s) must meet household size and income state-assigned criteria. Income Guide here.
To qualify for a BOGW under method C:
Students must complete the FAFSA and return it to the Financial Aid Office to apply for the waiver under this method.
If you have applied for financial aid and do not qualify for the BOGW, you may be interested in the FACTS Tuition Payment Plan.