Programs - Click on links below for more information and application forms.
Board of Governors Waiver (BOGW)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
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) application is now available for the 2010-2011 school year, which includes the Summer Session through the Spring Semester 2010.
The 2010-2011 waiver is also available in English
The 2010-2011 waiver is also available in Spanish
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.
The following income standards for the 2010-2011 school year (2009 income)
Family Members |
2009 Income |
|---|---|
1 |
$16,245 |
2 |
$21,855 |
3 |
$27,465 |
4 |
$33,075 |
5 |
$38,685 |
6 |
$44,295 |
7 |
$49,905 |
8 |
$55,515 |
For each additional family member add: $5,610 |
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BOGW C: To be eligible, you must have a minimum "unmet need" of at least $1.00 as determined after completing a 2009-2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) filing on-line.
Federal Progams
To apply for the following federal programs use:
the 2010-2011FAFSA for the Fall 2010, Spring 2011 and Summer 2011.
Federal Pell Grant - A federally funded grant of up to $4,731 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 01/01/2007 for first year student and after 01/01/2006 for second year student
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 $9.75 - $12.75 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 2010-2011FAFSA for the 2010-2011 school year starting in the Fall of 2010.
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.
Click on the link to download the Cal Grant GPA Veritication Form: http://www.csac.ca.gov/pubs/forms/grnt_frm/200910CalGrantGPAVerificationForm.pdf
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 several thousand dollars per year. Eligibility may vary based on fields of study, community and/or college involvement, and /or financial need. All continuing Mission College students and new students, including graduating high school students, may apply. The 2010-2011 Scholarship Application will be available to download and print from this web site by January 28, 2010. Completed applications are due in the Office of Financial Aid by 6:00 pm on March 11, 2010.
2010-2011 Mission College Scholarship Application.
2010-2011 How to apply for Mission College Scholarship - Tip & Tricks.
2010-2011 Mission College - Available Scholarship Listing.
2010-2011 Mission College Scholarship Appication For High School Students.
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