2017-18 Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver (BOGW)
The Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver (BOGFW) is a state funded program available for eligible California residents and eligible AB540 students attending California community colleges. The BOGFW waives the $46 per unit enrollment fees for an eligible student. To apply for a BOGFW, students must either complete a FAFSA application or California Dream Act application or complete a paper application and bring it to the Office of Financial Aid for review. Students who paid for classes prior to receiving a BOGFW will receive a refund if found eligible for BOGFW. The BOGFW program is not a cash award. BOGFW eligible students will be responsible for
- Student Health
- Student Rep
- Student Center
- Material Fees
To apply for 2017-18 (Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Summer 2018) complete the application.
For Summer 2017:
If you already have a BOGW for Spring 2017 you do not need to complete an application for Summer. Your Spring application should roll over to Summer. Check your insideBC portal to be sure your BOGW waiver is applied to your account after you register for Summer 2017. Please allow 24 hrs from thetime that classes are officially added for the fee waiver to process. If you do not see the BOGW on your list of awards on your insideBC summary then you should complete the paper application and return it to the Office of Financial Aid within10 days of enrolling in classes, or you could risk being dropped for non-payment.
Loan Default Prevention
Don't default on your federal student loan! There are options that may help you avoid default. Bakersfield College has teamed up with E.C.M.C. Solutions, Student loan repayment and financial literacy services, to provide student loan borrowers a resource to help you manage your educational loans. This service is FREE of charge and you can contact them regarding loan repayment advice, repayment plan options, forbearances and deferments, and loan forgiveness. Contact E.C.M.C. Solutions by phone at 1-877-331-3262 or visit the E.C.M.C. Solutions website to connect through email or web chat with one of their counselors.
Photo I.D. Required
The Office of Financial Aid is available to answer general questions. In order to protect your identity and information, any inquiries regarding your financial aid will require a photo ID.
F.S.A I.D. (Federal Student Aid ID)
F.S.A. I.D. has replaced the Federal Student Aid PIN number. This will be your new way to log in to your account. Please see the attached link for STEPS on how to update your new F.S.A. I.D. Steps for F.S.A. I.D.
Additional helpful links for Help with F.S.A. I.D.
