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Financial Aid

At Mission, we believe education is a powerful pathway to a better future and a meaningful career. The Financial Aid Office is here to support your journey by helping you access resources such as fee waivers, grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and student loans.

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Paying for College Should be Simple

Mission College Financial Aid School Code: 014458

Navigating financial aid can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone! Our friendly team is here to provide personalized, one-on-one support to help you understand and access:

  • FAFSA
  • California Dream Act
  • Scholarships
  • Tuition fee waivers
  • Grants
  • Work-study opportunities

No matter where you are in your college journey, we’re dedicated to helping you succeed and make the most of your time at Mission College!

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Apply

Start your journey to financial support by completing our easy online application.

Get Started
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Free Tuition

Eligible students can attend tuition-free through our comprehensive aid programs.

Graduate Debt-Free
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Payment Plans

Variety of convenient payment options are available to ensure the process is simple.

Payment Options
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Forms

Access all the financial aid documents you need in one convenient place.

Helpful Forms
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Scholarships

Explore a wide range of scholarship opportunities to fund your education.

Scholarship Search
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Policies and Guidelines

Learn the rules, deadlines, and steps to stay eligible.

What You Need to Know

Financial Literacy Resources

Online Financial Wellness Training

  • Learn how to budget.
  • Learn about financial credit.
  • Learn about resources to help with your financial future.

BEGIN TRAINING

Jobs, Earnings and Paychecks

  • Federal Work-Study - Part-time employment on campus for eligible Financial Aid students.
  • Side Hustles - Earn a few extra bucks with a side hustle.
  • Everything You Need to Know About Employee Benefits and Compensation.
  • Guide to Your Paycheck - Learn how to decode your pay stub.

Budgeting and Saving 

  • Student Discounts - List of stores offering discounts for students.

Understanding Taxes

Banking and Credit Cards

  • Avoid These Credit Mistakes
  • Are you damaging your credit without even knowing it?

Identity Theft

  • If Your Identity Is Stolen - Learn how to create a recovery plan if your identity has been stolen.

CashCourse

Mission College has partnered with CashCourse to offer free financial education resources for students.

Through worksheets, calculators, quizzes and articles, CashCourse provides students the resources to build the financial skills they need to get through the college and prepare for their future financial lives.

Register for a free student account to get started.

During registration, select your state and school from the drop-down menu. You’ll be taken to Mission College’s customized CashCourse website, where you can:

  • Get answers to your money questions from financial experts
  • Build a budget
  • Create a student loan repayment strategy
  • Prepare for life post-graduation
  • Plan for retirement and much more

Contact Us

Lucia Moreno

Lucia Moreno

Manager, Enrollment Services

(408) 855-5067

Eleen Badal Abdishou

Eleen Badal Abdishou

Financial Aid Systems Specialist

(408) 855-5355

Jacqueline Talamantes

Jacqueline Talamantes

Enrollment & Financial Services Advisor

(408) 855-5070

Jocelyn Mercado

Jocelyn Mercado

Enrollment & Financial Services Advisor

(408) 855-5002

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Marie Rancap

Enrollment & Financial Services Advisor

(408) 855-5054

Ngoclien Nguyen

Ngoclien Nguyen

Enrollment & Financial Services Advisor

(408) 855-5068

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Roehl Galang

Cal Grants, Student Success Completion Grants, Appeals, File Review

(408) 855-5071

Visit Us

Questions? We are here to support you!

Come visit us in the Student Engagement Center (SEC), Office 118.

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