All grant requests for Summer 2026 will be reviewed after the census date (census dates vary by course)
The Office of Basic Needs Initiatives at Modesto Junior College is dedicated to supporting students experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
We’re here to help guide you through the process and connect you with as many resources as possible, please know that we may not be able to meet every housing need for all students who seek assistance.
Interested in Housing Support Services? The Basic Needs Inquiry Form is now available to request contact! Please note a grant request or referral is still required to receive services.
Current/Former homeless youth qualify for priority registration. Here's how to qualify:
Core steps include:
Submit an official letter from one of the following: school district homeless liaison, director of an emergency shelter, transitional housing program, transitional living program, director of a runaway or homeless youth basic center.
Send the homeless verification letter to the Basic Needs email MJC_BasicNeeds@mjc.edu.
"Homeless youth" means at any time during the 24 months immediately preceding the application for admission.
Priority Registration will be assigned for 6 years, upon verification of homeless status.
This grant is reserved for student(s) who are at risk of losing their home, experiencing a brief unexpected housing crisis, or exiting transitional housing, and need assistance with new housing fees such as security deposit etc.
“Homeless” and “Housing Insecure” means students who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate residence.
*The Pirate Housing Opportunity Grant must be used for housing expenses only
Students who are in good standing with financial aid and demonstrate a plan to achieve their academic goals
* Students currently receiving housing support through Lutheran Social Services (LSS) are not eligible for MPHOG, consideration for transitional housing support when exiting the
If the student is seeking a second housing grant in consecutive semesters, an academic performance report will be required at the discretion of the Housing Grant Committee
If a 3rd request is submitted, students will need to submit an appeal which must include:
Final Decision - Eligibility for appeals is determined by the Housing Grant Committee using professional judgment
This grant is reserved for student(s) who are experiencing financial hardships, increase in utility costs, funeral costs, replacing car battery, remaining medical expenses etc.. This grant is more limited in comparison to the Pirates Housing Grant.
Students who are in good standing with financial aid and demonstrate a plan to achieve their academic goals
* Students currently receiving housing support through Lutheran Social Services (LSS) are not eligible for BNEG, except for transitional housing support when exiting the LSS program.
If the student is seeking a second basic needs grant in consecutive semesters, an academic performance report will be required at the discretion of the Basic Needs Emergency Grant Committee
If a 3rd request is submitted, students will need to submit an appeal which must include:
Final Decision - Eligibility for appeals is determined by the Basic Needs Emergency Grant Committee using professional judgment
In collaboration with our Basic Needs Initiative department. Their College Initiative program provides at-risk or homeless students who qualify with Rapid Re-housing (RRH) or Housing Navigation.
Contact our Basic Needs office to speak with a Housing Liaison staff for next steps.
