Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEP)

The STEP Program is designed for first time college students. This short program helps students prepare for success and make new friends at Mt. SAC. Students take a two-week Counseling 1 class and participate in three important workshops. For more information, please click on the inquiry link below.

FREE Loaned technology for participating students!

STEP Inquiry Form

Attention future STEP students:

As you know, COVID-19 has changed our lives, from how we interact and communicate to how we conduct our daily business. As we are getting used to our new normal, we wanted to take a moment to update you on our plans for this year’s summer STEP program.

Will there be a summer STEP program?
YES! All sections will be taught online. We hope you are still excited to join us this summer as we are working hard to prepare a great experience for you.

How do I register for the STEP program (Counseling 1 course)?
Scroll down and follow the steps to register!

Now that we are up and running again, please keep in touch with us. Don’t worry! We’re here to help and want to make sure you get a great start at Mt. SAC! You can email us at step@mtsac.edu. We’ll get back to you quickly.
Sincerely,

The Mt. SAC STEP Team

www.mtsac.edu/step

Helpful Links

FREE BENEFITS!

First-time college students who finish the STEP program may qualify for the Promise+Plus Program, which provides early registration for the Fall and Spring semesters, book voucher, food cards, loaner laptop and more!

STEP

8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
step@mtsac.edu
www.mtsac.edu/step

Steps to Apply and Enroll in the 2020 Summer STEP Program

- - Get Ready for College
    
    Step 1: Apply to FAFSA or CA DREAM Act
    
    These are additional steps you can complete to ensure a strong college start:
    
    Financial Aid
    
    About 75% of our students pay close to nothing to attend. Learn more about the types of aid and how to apply.
    
    Apply for FAFSA/CA DREAM ACT:
    
    (2019-2020)* & (2020/2021)
    
    *2017 and 2018 1040 Forms / W2s
    
    *(to cover cost of SUMMER 2020 Deadline 6/30/20 to submit Financial Aid application)
    
    Visit Financial Aid
  - Apply for Summer at Mt. SAC
    
    Step 2: Apply for Mt. SAC for Summer Intersession
    
    Apply for Mt. SAC online at www.mtsac.edu/apply
  - Activate Mt. SAC Account
    
    Step 3: Claim & Activate your Mt. SAC Account
    
    Go to my.mtsac.edu
    
    Admissions & Records will send you instructions on activating your account
  - Complete Assessment Questionnaire & New Student Orientation
    
    Step 4: Take the Assessment Questionnaire (AQ) and Complete New Student Orientation
    
    Go to mtsac.edu/assessment/aq to fill out the assessment questionnaire; have your high school transcripts ready
    
    The assessment center also gives hands-on assistance in building 9B on the first floor.
    Complete the online orientation by doing the following:
    
    Log into your student portal
    
    Click on the "Student Success" tab
    
    Under "New Student Registration Checklist," click on "Step One"
    
    Click on "Complete Mandatory Online Orientation"
    
    Complete the online orientation by doing the following:
    
    Log into your student portal
    
    Click on the "Student Success" tab
    
    Under "New Student Registration Checklist," click on "Step One"
    
    Click on "Complete Mandatory Online Orientation"
    
    Visit Assessment
- - Sign up for a STEP registration workshop
    
    Step 5: CLICK HERE to sign up for a STEP registration workshop.
  - Register for STEP Counseling 1
    
    Step 6: See course schedule for your Counseling 1 options: Click Here!
  - Request Free Loaned Technology
    
    Step 7: Request Free Loaned Technology:
    
    Students that are in need of a laptop and/or hotspot may submit their tech request at https://www.mtsac.edu/laptoploansrequestform Submitting a request is not a guarantee for receiving technology.
  - Complete Promise + Plus by June 1, 2020
    
    Step 8: Complete Promise + Plus Application by June 1, 2020
    
    The Promise+Plus electronic application is available through your student portal. Click the button below to start the application. Your login information is the same as what you use to log into the portal.
    
    Submit the Promise+Plus Application
    
    Under the Student tab, select "Apply to Promise +Plus"
    
    Log in to begin your application. Your username and password are the same that you use to login to your Mt. SAC student portal.

Success Starts in the Summer

Qualify for Promise+Plus Benefits with the STEP Program

Success Starts in the Summer

Qualify for Promise+Plus Benefits with the STEP Program

Success Starts in the Summer

Qualify for Promise+Plus Benefits with the STEP Program

Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEP)

FREE Loaned technology for participating students!

Helpful Links

Steps to Apply and Enroll in the 2020 Summer STEP Program

Financial Aid

How to Register for the STEP Program