Financial Aid Office
Our School code is 014458.
Welcome to Financial Aid at Mission College. Get assistance with FAFSA, California Promise Grants, scholarships, and more.
You need to apply for Financial Aid every year you are at Mission College (Fall-Winter-Spring-Summer)
- New Better FAFSA/Better CADAA both the 2024-25 FAFSA and California Dream Act Application (CADAA) have been released (see below for more details).
- 24-25 Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Students waiting for their Fall 2024 Enrollment Fee Grant status and other financial aid awards, including verififcation documents, please check your MCPortal for updates.
Visit Us in SEC 118 or Join Us Online
Live Chat and Zoom with Us
We are available on Live Chat and Zoom using 'Ask Clara.' If you need specific help, including people who speak another language besides English, start with the staff members listed below.
Fall 2024: 09/09/24 -12/20/24
In-Person Counter Services
- Monday/Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday/Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Live Chat & Zoom Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Fridays: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Weekly Tuesdays-Financial Aid Zoom Session from 1p.m - 2 p.m beginning on 9/10/24.
- Have questions or need help filing out the application? Click here to Join Zoom ID: 934 3107 6826
Live Chat and Zoom with Us
- Click on the 'May I help you?' box on the bottom right. 'Ask Clara' will appear.
- Type 'I'd like to live chat.'
- During 'Live Chat' hours, college staff will be available to assist you.
- For student account questions, be prepared to turn on your camera and provide a valid picture ID.
Name/Contact Info | Expertise | Language (beside English) |
Jocelyn Mercado (408)-855-5002 |
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Spanish |
Jacqueline Talamantes- 408-855-5070 |
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Marie Rancap-408-855-5054 |
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Tagalog |
Ngoclien (Lien) Nguyen-408-855-5068 |
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Vietnamese |
Roehl Galang-408-855-5071 |
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Eleen Badal Abdishou-408-855-5355 |
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Farsi |
2024 Updates on The New FAFSA and CADAA
Updates on FAFSA and CADAA
24-25 Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA) will not display until May 2024. Students waiting for their Fall 2024 Enrollment Fee Grant status and other financial aid awards, including verififcation documents, please check your MCPortal for updates.
24-25 FAFSA Changes:
- Anyone who provides information on your FAFSA will be considered form will be considered a contributor.
- Beginning with the 2024–25 FAFSA®form, each of your contributors (if you have any) will be able to create a StudentAid.gov account even if they don’t have an SSN.
- You must provide consent and approval to be eligible for federal student aid
- Students can list upto 20 colleges
- The Student Aid Index (SAI) replaces the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) starting in the 2024–25 award year.
- The Student Aid Report is now the FAFSA Submission Summary
Please check this video to see what's changed for the 2024-25 FAFSA® form.
Resources/Webinars on the New FAFSA and CADAA
Other Available Resources:
https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/fafsa-support
https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/fafsa-support/pro-tips
https://www.csac.ca.gov/better-fafsa-better-cadaa
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- 2024-25 FAFSA Issue Alerts Page (link)
- CSAC FAQ’s For Mixed Status Families (link)
- CADAA Account Creation Guide for MSF (link)
- Identity Verification Guidance (link)
- For FAFSA Technical Issues, Contact FSA at: 800-433-3243
- For CADAA Technical Issues, Contact CSAC at:
- Student Support @ 888-224-7268
- [email protected]
CARES Act
Currently CARES Act/HEERF Grant fund have been exhausted. If funding should arise we will update the website. Generally CARES Act/HEERF is scheduled to be disbursed on a one time basis upon fund availability*
* date subject to change
Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, Emergency, Security Act (CARES Act) from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) grant is intended as an emergency relief grant to assist student with expenses related to the disruption of the campus closure due to the coronavirus. Additional information and report details are listed below.
- 9.30.2020 CARES Act Report
- 8.7.2020 CARES Act Report
- 12.30.2020 CARES Act Report
- 03.31.2021 CARES Act Report
- 06.30.2021 CARES Act Report
- 09.30.2021 CARES Act Report
- 12.31.2021 CARES Act Report
- HEERF. Quarterly Report 09.30.2020
- HEERF.Quarterly Report 12.31.2020
- HEERF.Quarterly Report 03.31.2021
- HEERF.Quarterly Report 06.30.2021
- HEERF.Quarterly Report 09.30.2021
- HEERF.Quarterly Report 12.31.2021
- HEERF.Quarterly Report 03.31.2022
- HEERF.Quarterly Report 06.30.2022
- HEERF.Quartery Report 09.30.2022
- HEERF.Quarterly Report 12.31.2022
- HEERF.Quarterly Report 03.31.2023
- HEERF.Quarterly Report 06.30.2023
Getting Your Money
California College Promise Grant (waives fees)
See you you are eligible for the California College Promise Grant, which waives enrollment fees to Mission College.
Financial Aid Overview
You must apply for Financial Aid every year. The application become available October 1 for the next school year. For example, October 1, 2020 is for Fall 2021 to Summer 2022. We recommend applying from October 1 to March 2 each year.
Steps to Apply For Financial Aid
- Submit Your FAFSA/Dream Act application (it takes about 1-2 weeks for your application to be processed and sent to the college for review.)
- Check My Financial Aid status (under Financial Aid status and it will tell you what forms you will need to fill out.)
- Submit all documentation.
- Select Bankmobile Refund Preference.
Financial Literacy
Learn more about the financial literacy resources available on:
- On-campus events
- Jobs, Earnings and Paychecks
- Budgeting and Saving
- Understanding Taxes
- Banking and Credit Cards
- Identity Theft
Mission Cares-Free Resources and Help
- Mission Cares has a variety of services available to students.
- Dreamers are supported at Mission.
- Zero Cost Textbooks are available for a number of classes.
- SemesterText a program offered by the library to provide textbooks and promote equity.
- Second Harvest Foodbank has a monthly food pantry in Lot B.
- Homeless students and foster youth and specific resources on campus.
- Veterans are supported through our VALOR Center in the Campus Center.
General Financial Aid Resources & Tips
Learn about financial aid resources as an undocumented/AB540 student, a current or former foster youth, housing insecure, or unable to provide parental information or looking to transfer general tips.
- UndocuStudent Hacks: The Undocumented Student Financial Aid Worksheet
- Tips for Receiving Financial Aid in CA for an Undocumented & AB540 Student.
- Current or former Foster Youth be sure to contact the Financial Aid Foster Youth Liaison
- Unable to provide parent information on your financial aid application (FAFSA or CADAA) you request a review of your Dependency status for Special Circumstances.
Policies and Regulations
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP) to maintain eligibility for federal financial aid.
- California College Promise Grant Eligibility
- Financial Aid Office Policy
- Return to Title IV (R2T4)
- Cal Grant
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP)
The Department of Education and Student Financial Assistance Programs require schools and colleges to develop and apply a consistent standard of academic progress in determining student eligibility. For more information visit the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy homepage.