There are many ways to finance your education. Because there are so many types of financial aid available, it is important to obtain accurate information. The Student Financial Services Office is dedicated to assisting students and families through the financial aid process in the most effective and friendly manner possible. When you apply for the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA), you are applying for:
The California College Promise Grant assists eligible students with the enrollment fees by waiving the student's tuition fees (currently $46 per unit). To receive this assistance, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), California Dream Act Application (CADAA) or complete the California College Promise Grant Application. Students must be a California resident or AB540 eligible.
To learn more visit the California College Promise Grant website.
A type of financial aid that does not have to be repaid; usually awarded on the basis of need.
One of the campus-based programs; a part-time employment program which provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students.
Modesto Junior College is dedicated to supporting our students at being successful in their educational goals. We want all potential student borrowers to have a realistic borrowing plan. We want to ensure that transferring students have enough loan eligibility to complete their educational goals. Also to the students working towards a certificate or associates degree to not be overly burdened with student loan debt.
To learn more visit the Loan website.
Pell grants are awarded to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or a professional degree, and is the largest source of free money from the federal government for students with financial need:
The FSEOG program is for undergraduates with exceptional financial need. Pell Grant recipients with the lowest expected family contributions (EFCs) will be considered first for a FSEOG:
Additional information regarding Higher Education Grants and Scholarships may be found at: studentaid.gov
Provides part-time employment for students who demonstrate financial need. Students begin work after an official agreement is on file with the Student Financial Services Office and may not work more than 20 hours per week.
Students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 units or more) to be eligible to work
under this program. The Federal Work-Study Coordinator and the Career Services Center
Staff will assist in placing students in jobs on campus. Students awarded Federal
Work Study can view open positions through the MJC Jobspeaker site. Pay rate is currently $16.00 per hour for Fall 2024 and $16.00 per hour for
Spring 2024 semesters.
Students awarded FWS who are interested in literary work can work under the America Reads program. Literary work is tutoring grade school students with reading or math. You must have a GPA of 2.5 or better, completed English 101 with a B or better and maintain at least 6 units. You must be fingerprinted for clearance to work with these young people. If you are interested in this most rewarding program, contact Shemi Warda at 575-7701, in the Student Financial Services Office.
Students who are Disqualified due to substandard GPA and/or Pace Rate and have to file an Appeal are not eligible for Federal Work Study. If a student is awarded Federal Work Study and then is Disqualified, the student is then NO longer eligible for Federal Work Study. For example; eligible one term (Fall) and then is Disqualified for the following term (Spring).
Read our Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy to understand how to stay in good standing with Financial Aid. The Student Financial Services Office sends emails notifying students they may lose their Federal Work Study if they become Disqualified in future semesters.
Under this scholarship, a Pell-eligible student whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty while serving as a public safety officer is eligible to receive the maximum Federal Pell Grant award. For the 2023-2024 academic year, the student must have been less than 24 years old or enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of the parent or guardian's death.
Eligibility requirements beginning with 2024-2025 -
(e.g., for the 2024-2025 award year, a student must be less than 33 years old as of January 1, 2024, to be eligible).
For purposes of the Children of Fallen Heroes Award, a public safety officer includes:
For more information, contact Student Financial Services at 209-575-7700 or mjc_finaid@mjc.edu.
Per Section 69432.95 of California Education Code, Modesto Junior College must advise students of the following information upon registration:
Please Note: For the purposes of the Cal Grant Program, defines "full time" to mean 12 or more semester units or the equivalent and defines "part time" to mean 6 to 11 semester units or the equivalent.
Cal Grant A assists California residents at qualifying institutions. There are different types of Cal Grant A awards.
Cal Grant B provides a living allowance and tuition and fee assistance for low-income students. Beginning with the sophomore year, this award also helps pay tuition and fees at a qualifying institution offering baccalaureate degree programs. There are different types of Cal Grant B awards:
Cal Grant C provides assistance with costs for occupational and vocational programs. Selections are based on financial need, vocational aptitude and enrollment in an eligible program at a California community or independent college or vocational school that is at least four months long.
For more information on Cal Grants visit: CalGrants.org
The Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) is only awarded to students who qualify for a Cal Grant award. Recipients may be eligible to receive up to $8,000 per year. Each semester’s disbursement will be based on the student’s enrollment, which must be at least full-time in order to receive a disbursement. Students enrolled in 12 units or more (but less than 15 units) will be eligible to receive $1298 for the semester. Students enrolled in 15 or more units will be eligible to receive $4,000 for the semester. Students who are current or former foster youth whose dependency was established or continued by the court on or after the date on which the student reached 13 years of age are eligible for SSCG as well for up to $10,500 annually.
Eligible students for this grant must meet all of the following requirements:
Please Note: This award is NOT available in summer or to students enrolled in the RSCR BA Program
Students, who qualified for the SSCG, are encouraged to meet with their academic counselor to ensure that they have a comprehensive Student Education Plan and are on track to complete their program within the timeframe outlined in the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.
Click this link for more information: Student Success Completion Grant
This program is designed to encourage and support individuals who were impacted by COVID-related job loss to enter, continue and complete college and job training programs. The program was established and funded in the 2021 California Budget Act, mainly with one-time federal COVID dollars. Following approval by the Legislature, the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) designed the program and is responsible for awarding eligible applicants to offer a one-time incentive of $2,500.
Apply online at GSETG Program. Students will be asked to create a CSAC account or log in to an existing account.
Students who have completed a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) or who receive support through CalWORKs will not need to provide financial information. All other applicants will be required to complete a short, supplemental application to verify financial eligibility for the program.
CSAC Website: Golden State Education and Training Grant Program
CSAC Email: GSETGP@CSAC.CA.GOV
The California Chafee Grant Program awards grants up to $5,000 annually to foster youth and former foster youth to use for college courses or vocational school training. To be eligible, the applicant must have been in foster care between their 16th and 18th birthdays and for paid renewal students-have not reached their 26th birthday as of July 1st of the award year, for new and non-paid renewal students-will be 25 years old as of July 1st of the award year. Applicants must file a FAFSA or a CADAA as well as the California Chafee Grant Program application available at the California Chafee Grant website. Students must be enrolled in college or vocational school at least half-time (6 units) during the fall and/or spring semester and must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) before the Chafee grant can be disbursed. For more information, go to the Foster Youth page.
Disbursement is contingent upon eligibility and funding. An application for this grant can be completed online at California Chafee Grant website. This grant will be renewed automatically by CSAC as long as the student meets specific criteria. Each CHAFEE grant disbursement is released by CSAC during the fall and/or spring semester at which time the Foster Youth Liaison, located in Student Financial Services, reviews the student’s eligibility prior to the disbursement being released to the student. All disbursement(s) for Chafee grants must be picked up in person with a valid picture ID from the Foster Youth Liaison in the Student Financial Services Office.
Resources for Foster Youth:
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Eligibility Requirements:
BIA grants are not automatically awarded. It is important that students apply early to meet deadline dates set by area offices. Additional information regarding BIA Higher Education Grants and Scholarships may be found the Bureau of Indian Education web site.
Bureau of Indian Affairs Grants are provided to help eligible Native American Students. Contact your Tribal Agency or the Student Financial Services Office for more information.