The CVC (California Virtual College) Exchange is an innovative, student-centered tool
that allows students currently enrolled in a California Community College to instantly
enroll in online courses offered at eligible colleges without filling out a separate
application. This gives you the ability to enroll in courses that may or may not be available
at your college, allowing you to achieve your goals faster and seamlessly without
needing to complete separate application and registration processes.
"Home" vs "Teaching" College
MJC is both a "home college" and a "teaching college."
A home college is where a student is currently enrolled at the time of registration via the CVC
Exchange.
A teaching college is where a student is taking additional courses (max of two courses) needed to complete
their educational goal.
How it Works
If you qualify, you will be able to find online courses at California Community Colleges
other than your Home College. Registration for classes is quick and easy. The CVC
Exchange offers instant enrollment, which allows current California Community College
students to enroll in a class without filling out a separate application.
You qualify if you meet the following requirements:
You are enrolled in at least one credit course at MJC or a participating college.
You have at least a 2.0 GPA or have not yet established a GPA
You have no outstanding fees at MJC
You do not have an out-of-state address on file at MJC
Students using the CVC Exchange are subject to the payment policies of the college
that is offering the class, i.e. the Teaching College. Since a college may have a
drop for non-payment policy and deadline date; it is in a student’s best interest
to pay for classes at the time of enrollment via the CVC Exchange in order to secure
a seat in the class. Even if a student initially chooses the credit card option to
pay for classes, eligible students are still allowed and encouraged to apply for both
the CCPG and Federal Financial Aid at time of payment. If approved for either or both
CCPG and Federal Aid, students who may have used the credit card option will be appropriately
reimbursed.
Pay with credit card: The option to pay with a credit card through the payment portal is the most immediate
payment option available to Exchange students.
California Colleges Promise Grant (CCPG): Students who are eligible California residents, may apply for the California Colleges
Promise Grant (CCPG) which can waive enrollment fees for qualified students for the
entire school year. If a student has an approved CCPG with their Home College, students
may apply for CCPG at the Teaching College of their choice to help cover tuition cost
for courses taken through the CVC exchange. Students will still be responsible for
the non-tuition fees not covered by the CCPG.
Federal Financial Aid: If an Exchange student is qualified to receive Federal Financial Aid from their
Home College, to help cover the cost of tuition and fees for classes being taken at
the Teaching College; they may request Federal Financial Aid from their Home College.
This process takes time; therefore, students should pay their balance.
To pay for class material fees or online textbooks, you can login to the MyMJC and go to the Financial Information section to check on Financial Aid or due fees
or go directly to the Student Finance Account Summary to verify if anything is owed.
You will access your CVC Exchange course through your home campus Canvas account.
Once logged in to Canvas, you will see your CVC Exchange course on the dashboard.
While you are in your CVC Exchange course in Canvas, you still have access to online
resources at your home campus.
If you are seeking general Canvas Support, visit the Canvas Student Support Page. For more specific questions about your home college Canvas, contact the Help Desk
at (209) 575-7800.
Refunds are subject to the policies and procedures of the college offering the course
(Teaching College). The Teaching College is also responsible for processing individual
refunds.
If you receive academic accommodations from your Home college Accommodation Support Center (ASC), those services do not automatically transfer to CVC Exchange courses. To receive
these accommodations, you will need to contact the ASC Office at (209) 575-6225 to
apply. Please identify yourself as a CVC Exchange student.
If you have been approved for, or are eligible for, federal financial aid, please
contact your home college Financial Aid Office to confirm that your CVC course is eligible for aid. All participating colleges have
signed a Federal Financial Aid Consortium Agreement, so students enrolled in two different
colleges may be able to receive federal and state financial aid funds based on combined
units taken at both colleges.
If you would like to be considered for a California Promise Grant (Fee Waiver) of
your CVC course, please add MJC to your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
or complete a California College Promise Grant (CCPG) application. MJC school code number is 001240.
