ACCESS Eligibility and Application

Students Served

ACCESS works with 160 Mission College students who are:

  • Enrolled in at least 9 units during the Fall and Spring Semesters.
  • 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:

  • Be enrolled at Mission College.
  • 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)
What is the process for applying to the ACCESS Program?
  1. Print the ACCESS Program Student Application: PDF  Word
     
    or, pick up an application from the ACCESS Program office Room located on the first floor of Mission College main building inside office C1-117.
  2. Return the completed & signed application, most recent tax information, and unofficial transcripts 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
  3. Make an appointment for a half-hour intake interview by calling (408) 855-5192.
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.
  2. Have at least a 2.75 GPA.
  3. Complete at least 1 workshop every semester.
  4. Complete a Grade Progress Form with each professor and turn them in by the end of the 8th week of classes. In order to comply with New federal requirements, all ACCESS students are now required to complete Grade Progress Forms.