Current/Former homeless youth qualify for priority registration. Here's how to qualify:
Step 1: Complete Core Enrollment Steps
Core steps include:
Completing the MJC Orientation
Creating an Educational Plan with a counselor
Math & English Placement
Step 2: Obtain an Official Letter
"Homeless youth and former homeless youth” means a student under 25 years of age,
who has been verified, in the case of a former homeless youth, 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.
Submit an Official Letter from a high school or school district homeless liaison,
the director of an emergency shelter or transitional housing program, or the director
of a runaway or homeless youth basic center or transitional living program.
Step 3: Submit to Enrollment Services
Send the homeless verification letter to the Enrollment Services Department.
MJC Pirate Housing Opportunity Grant (MPHOG)
The MJC Pirate Housing Opportunity Grant (MPHOG) is reserved for student(s) who are
at risk of losing their home; experiencing a brief, unexpected housing crisis or are
homeless. This program is funded by Assembly Bill 74 College-Focused Rapid Re-Housing
(AB 74-RRH). This is a state-funded program and current enrollment in Modesto Junior
College is required; including a minimum of 9 units successfully completed.
“Homeless” and “Housing Insecure” means students who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate
nighttime residence. Look below for more information if you qualify!
Who qualifies for the MJC Pirate Housing Opportunity Grant?
Sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or
a similar reason
Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative
adequate accommodations
Living in an emergency or transitional shelter
Abandoned in hospitals
Living in a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed
for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings
Living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus
or train stations, or similar settings
Students must be actively enrolled in classes for the semester requesting the grant
Students must be enrolled in credited courses
Student must have a financial aid application on file with the MJC Financial Aid office: Either theFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)or theCalifornia Dream Act Application (CADAA)
Student must have a Financial aid file completed (RP status)
Students must have an unmet need
Students must provide proof of need at the time of request such as:
A notice of eviction, a letter from the landlord stating the student is behind on
rent, a mortgage bill, a letter from a community agency, etc.
If a student does not have supporting documentation, they will need a 3rdparty letter from a professional
If a student is not meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress, a grade check will be
requested
The Pirate Housing Opportunity Grant must be used for housing expenses only
Students may request the Pirate Housing Opportunity Grant once in the semester and
a maximum of 2 times. Student may appeal against a decision with proper supporting
documentation, academic progress report, and mentoring.
Basic Needs Intake Form Fall 2024
Our application process is changing!
We have a new form for all basic needs services. If you are interesting in housing
resources, please complete the Basic Needs Intake Form Fall 2024.
Please fill out the Basic Needs Intake Form Fall 2024 in order to be eligible to use
our services.
After submitting the Basic Needs Intake Form, you will be contacted through your MJC
email for further assitance with the MJC Pirate Housing Opportunity Grant (MPHOG).
