Enrollment Fee Waiver Policy
Fee Waiver Applications are only accepted by registering in person at our main office.
You must be a San Mateo County resident to apply for a fee waiver.
A Fee Waiver is valid for one school year and is limited to one class per semester. This waiver does not cover materials and book fees.
CalWorks, WIA, Department of Rehabilitation: Students receiving fee assistance from one of these agencies must submit a current agency contract/authorization at the time of enrollment. This requirement is at the request of your Case Worker/Employment Specialist. Contact your agency before coming to ROP to enroll.
To be considered for a fee waiver students must present ONE document from each category below at the time of registration.
A. Picture ID: bring one of the following ORIGINAL documents
- Current California State Driver's License
- Valid Passport or Consulate Issued Picture ID
- Current California State ID Card
- Current Military ID
B. Proof of Residency: bring one of the following ORIGINAL documents
- Current, valid vehicle registration
- Current utility bill
- Current Property Tax Bill
- Current Homeowner's or Renter's Insurance Policy
- Current bank statement
- Current Lease/Rental Agreement
C. Proof of Financial Need: Bring one of the following:
- General relief (GR): Current Medi-cal card or General Relief ID and current authorization letter
- Food Stamps: EBT card and current authorization letter
- Supplemental Security Income/Survivor Dependent-Social Security: Bring a current letter authorizing benefits or your SSI/SSDI Information sheet.
- Current/Former Foster Youth (age 18 - 24); Written referral from Children and Family Services
- Pell Grant: Proof of Authorization for the current school year
- Board of Governor's Grant: Proof of Authorization for the current school year.