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    "description": "Education Code 68130.5(a)), to apply for and receive non-state funded students, who meet AB 540 criteria, to apply for and receive state- funded financial aid such as institutional grants,California College Promise Grant, Cal Grant and Chafee Grant. Therefore, AB 540 students are allowed to apply for the following types of financial aid: • California College Promise Grant (CCPG) - Formerly known as the Board of Governments Fee Waiver (BOG) • State financial aid like Cal Grants and Chafee Grants • Assistance from EOPS, CARE or CalWORKS • Privately-funded scholarships If eligible for AB 540, students must: • Contact the Admissions and Records Office to complete the Affidavit form and provide the required documentation to establish eligibility • Contact the Financial Aid Office to determine the next steps to take • Students who have a Social Security Number need to complete the FAFSA at: www.FAFSA.gov • Students who do not have a Social Security Number need to submit a California Dream Act application available at: https://dream.csac. ca.gov/ As of October 5, 2017, Senate Bill 68 was approved, which expands",
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    "description": "Cal Grant Program Cal Grant award, except Cal Grant C, is limited to four academic years, except for a current or former foster youth, Cal Grant B awards may be renewed for a total of the equivalent of eight years of full- (CONT’D ON NEXT PAGE) (CONT’D FROM PREVIOUS PAGE) The Associated Students of Yuba College (ASYC) is the representative body of Yuba College students and provides meaningful leadership opportunities. The ASYC provides services and social activities for students and represents students’ views and interests to the Administration and Board of Trustees through participation on college and district committees. Colors and Nickname The college colors are navy blue and gold. The nickname of the college teams are the “49’ers.” Conduct and Discipline If a student’s conduct violates District rules or regulations, the Code of Conduct for Students, or public laws, the student will be subject to one of the forms of “sanctions” included in the Code, which are: • Removal from class. An instructor may remove a student from his or her class for the day of removal and the next class meeting. In the case of the Library, removal would be for the day and the next college day. The instructor shall immediately report the removal of the student to the College President or designee for appropriate action. • A written or verbal reprimand. An admonition to the student to cease and desist from conduct determined to violate the Student Code of Conduct. Such reprimands are given in a disc",
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    "description": "TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE 0 FOUNDATIONS OF LITERACY CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY The Certificate of Competency in Foundations of Literacy prepares students with little or no knowledge of English with basic English language and literacy skills needed to function at a beginning level in everyday situations at work, school and in the community. Students who complete this program should be able to: 1. Write simple paragraphs containing simple sentences in simple present and present continuous sentences. 2. Demonstrate ability to function in basic English listening and speaking situations at work, school, and in the community: REQUIRED COURSES UNITS",
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