Financial Aid Office

Our Federal 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)

 

Application 

Open Date 

Term
  25-26 Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA) Now Open

Fall 25, Spring 26 & Summer 26
  25-26 California Dream Act Application (CADAA) December 1st

Fall 25, Spring 26 & Summer 26
  24-25 Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA)  Now Open

Fall 24, Spring 24 & Summer 25

 

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 
  • Have questions or need help filing out the application? Click here to Join    Zoom ID: 934 3107 6826
Live Chat and Zoom with Us 
  1. Click on the 'May I help you?' box on the bottom right.  'Ask Clara' will appear. 
  2. Type 'I'd like to live chat.'
  3. During 'Live Chat' hours, college staff will be available to assist you.
  4. 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

 Spanish
Jacqueline Talamantes- 408-855-5070
  • Student follow-up
  • Loans
  • Scholarships
  • Student Petitions
  • Rising Scholars
  
Marie Rancap-408-855-5054
  • Student follow-up
  • Verification
  • Learning Aligned Program
  • Federal Work Study
 Tagalog
Ngoclien (Lien) Nguyen-408-855-5068
  • Student follow-up
  • Return to Title IV Calculations
  • Suspense Files
 Vietnamese
Roehl Galang-408-855-5071
  • Student follow-up
  • SAP Appeals
  • Chafee Grant
  • CalGrant
  • Student Success Grant
  
Eleen Badal Abdishou-408-855-5355
  • Financial Aid Disbursements
  • Reporting
  • IS Liaison
 Farsi

 

NEW-Upcoming Workshops

Financial Aid Workshops and Presentations: Join us for a series of informative workshops and presentations designed to guide you thorug hte finanical aid process. See you soon!

Financial Aid Series: Online every Tuesday from 1-2pm

Wednesday Drop ins: December 11 at the Welcome Center from 1-3pm.

FAFSA Webinar Series: REGISTER HERE!

  • The StudentAid.gov account overview: 10:30 am
  • Navigating the 2025-26 FAFSA Form for DEPENDENT Students 1:30pm
  • Navigating the 2025-26 FAFSA Form for INDEPENDENT Students 3:30pm
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

    • 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:
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.

Mission College Acknowledgement and Agreement.

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
  1. 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.)
  2. Check My Financial Aid status (under Financial Aid status and it will tell you what forms you will need to fill out.)
  3. Submit all documentation.
  4. 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
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.

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.