ACCESS Eligibility and Application

Students Served

ACCESS works with 160 Mission College students who are:

  • Enrolled in at least 9 units each semester (Fall and Spring).
  • Planning on attaining an A.A./A.S. degree and/or transferring to a 4-year University.
Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for participation in the ACCESS program, applicants must first meet these minimum qualifications:

  • Be enrolled at Mission College in 9 or more units.
  • Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
  • Meet one or more of the requirements established by the U.S. Department of Education:
    • First-generation to college (neither parent nor legal guardian has received a Bachelor's degree in the United States).
    • Low-income (based on family size).
    • Learning or physical disability (as confirmed through DISC)

In addition to these minimum qualifications, Federal regulations require ACCESS to consider other prioritized requirements, including the following data, among others:

  • Grade Point Average
  • Course Placement  Level
  • Number of Units Completed
  • … and more
What is the process for applying to the ACCESS Program?
  1. Print the ACCESS Program Student Application: ACCESS Application PDF
     
    or, pick up an application from the ACCESS Program Office located on the first floor of Mission College main building inside office C1-117. If the office is closed, blank application forms can be found in the plastic box on the wall to the left of the ACCESS Office door.
  2. Return the completed & signed application, placement exam results, benefits verification (if applicable), and unofficial transcripts from other schools outside of West Valley Mission District (if applicable) to the ACCESS Program office, or mail it to:
     
    Mission College
    ACCESS Program Office
    3000 Mission College Blvd.
    Mail Stop 10
    Santa Clara, CA 95054
Other Requirements

Once enrolled in the program, students must meet the following requirements to stay in good standing:

  1. Be enrolled in 9 units every semester (Fall and Spring).
  2. Work towards maintaining at least a 2.75 GPA.
  3. Complete ACCESS Orientation, including five hours of required online workshops during the first semester and at least 1 workshop every semester thereafter.
  4. Complete a Grade Progress Form with each professor to be turned in by the end of the 5th week of classes. In order to comply with Federal requirements, all ACCESS students are now required to complete Grade Progress Forms.