Mt. SAC Important Message

New Numbers, Same Classes! Some of our most important general education classes have new course numbers and names effective this Fall. Don't miss your GE requirements and read your Mountie email for more information!

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How do I Qualify?

 

Student must:

  • Be a California resident or qualify as a California Dream Act Student
  • Be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units (If you are a current/former foster youth and/or have a verified learning disability and/or are a single parent/head of household, you may enroll in a minimum of 9 units)
  • Qualify to receive the College Promise Grant (formerly known as the Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW) under method A, B, or C with a $0 Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
  • Have earned fewer than 40-degree applicable units with a 2.00 GPA

 

In addition, you must meet ONE of the following educationally disadvantaged criteria:

  • Previously or currently in remedial education courses (Math and/or English)
  • Foster Youth (former or current)
  • Did not graduate from high school or obtained a General Educational Diploma (GED)
  • High School Grade Point Average (GPA) below 2.50
  • Be a first-generation college (parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a college degree)
  • English is not the primary language within the household