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)

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 2023 Extended Hours (8/26/23 - 9/08/23)
In-Person Counter Services
  • Monday- Thursday: 9 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 26, 2023: 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Live Chat & Zoom Hours
  • Monday  - Thursday:  9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Fridays:  9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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. 
Fall 2023 Hours (9/11/23 - 12/21/23)
In-Person Counter Services
  • Monday/Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday/Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Live Chat & Zoom Hours
  • Monday  - Thursday:  9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Fridays:  9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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/Link to Contact Info Expertise Language (beside English)
Jocelyn Mercado Spanish
Jacqueline Talamantes
  • Student follow-up
  • Loans
  • Scholarships
  • Student Petitions
  
Weekly Workshop

Our weekly Financial Aid workshops offered through Zoom will resume during the Fall 23 on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m beginning Tuesday, August 29th 2023.

Join Zoom- Meeting ID: 734 916 0729

News and Events

Get out of Federal Student Loan Default with Fresh Start: Fresh Start is a one-time temporary program from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) that offers special benefits for borrowers with defaulted federal student loans.

Fresh Start automatically gives you some benefits, such as restoring access to federal student aid (loans and grants). Click here to find more information on how to apply for Fresh Start.

CARES Act

Spring 23 CARES Act/HEERF Grant fund 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 distruption 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.