Financial Aid
Programs
 

Board of Governors Waiver (BOGW) - This award is a fee waiver, which will pay your enrollment fee and parking fee in excess of $20 per semester. Recipient must be a California resident for at least one year and one day prior to the first day of each semester, and must reapply prior to the Summer Session of each academic year. The Board of Governors Waiver (BOGW) applications are now available.

 

For BOGW 2008-2009 (Summer 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009):

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BOGW A: To be eligible, you or, if you are a dependent student, your parents,

must be a current recipient of public assistance such as AFDC/TANF/ CalWORKS,

SSI, or GA.


BOGW B: To be eligible you or, if you are a dependent student, your parents, must meet the following income standards for the 2008-2009 school year (2007 income).

 

Family Members
2007 Income
 
 
1
$15,315
2
$20,535
3
$25,755
4
$30,975
5
$36,195
6
$41,415
7
$46,635
8
$51,855
 
 
For each additional family member add: $5,220

 
 
BOGW C: To be eligible, you must have a minimum "unmet need" of at least $1.00 as determined after completing 2008-2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and mailing it to the processor in the envelope provided with the application of filing on-line.


 
Federal Progams

To apply for the following federal programs, use the 2008-2009 FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) for the Fall 2008, Spring 2009 and Summer 2009.

Federal Pell Grant - A federally funded grant of up to $4,310 per year awarded to qualified undergraduate students.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) - A federally funded grant allocated to Mission College for disbursement to qualified students. The average award is $500 per semester until the grant funds are expended.

Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) - The Department of Education has established a new federal financial aid grant called the Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) . The new additional award is $750 for first year students and $1300 for second year students. The eligibility criteria to benefit from this program is as follows:

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Federal Pell Grant recipient
  • Full-time enrollment ( 12 or more units )
  • First or second academic year student in a two or four year degree program
  • Must have graduated from a rigorous high school program
  • Have completed high school program after 01/01/2006 for first year student and after 01/01/2005 for second year student    
If you believe you are eligible for this grant, or just need some more information about it, please come to the Financial Aid Office (Main Building E1-401).

Federal Work Study (FWS) - A federally funded program that helps pay the wages for qualified students in on- and off-campus part-time jobs. At this time, the wage at Mission College is $9.25 - $12.25 per hour.

Federal Student Loans - Loans are funds that are advanced to help students meet their educational costs. Loans, along with any interest they accrue over time, MUST be repaid. A supplemental application for loan funds is required and available in the Financial Aid Office one month after the beginning of each semester. Check the Financial Aid Office window after that date for details of the beginning and ending of the loan window.

Federal Chafee Grant - This is a federally-funded program that offers up to $ 5,000 to current or former foster youth to use for college courses or vocational training. To qualify, you must be eligible, or have been eligible, for foster care between your 16th and 18th birthday and must apply for the Chafee Grant before your 22nd birthday.

Eligible foster youths may apply at https://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov/.

Also, eligible foster youths may apply at http://www.svcf.org/ for an opportunity to receive more free money via the Youth Education Scholarship.

State Programs

To apply for the following state programs, use the 2008-2009 FAFSA for the 2008-2009 school year starting in the Fall of 2008.

Cal Grant B - A state funded award for living expenses and certain other costs for qualified very low-income students who are California residents. The average full time award is $775 per semester ($1,551 per academic year). To apply, use the Cal Grant Verification Form and the FAFSA.

Cal Grant C - A state funded award for training costs (tools, books and equipment) for qualified low- and middle-income students who are California residents enrolled in vocational training programs. The average full time award is $288 per semester ($576 per academic year). To apply, use the Cal Grant Verification Form and the FAFSA.

Other

Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOP&S) - A state funded award for qualified low-income, educationally disadvantaged students who are California residents. Ask for information in the EOP&S Office (Main Building E1-403) or call 408-855-5055.

Mission College Scholarships - Mission College offers a variety of scholarships ranging from $50 to $2,000 per year. Eligibility may vary based on fields of study, community and/or college involvement, and /or financial need.  The 2009-2010 Scholarship Application will be available in March 2009 in the Financial Aid Office.