Program Eligibility
Are you eligible for the MESA Program?
You must meet all the following:
Do you plan to transfer to a 4-year college in a calculus-based math, engineering, or science field?
This includes:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- Computer Science
Acceptable majors will require calculus such as Math 71: Calculus I with Analytic Geometry
At least one of the following is true:
- Your parent(s) do not have a bachelor's degree or higher from any country
- Your high school had low graduation and math performance rates (from California School Dashboard)
- You are an EOPS participant
At least one of the following is true:
- You qualify or receive the CA College Promise Grant (formerly known as BOGW – Board of Governors' Waiver), Federal Pell Grant, Cal Grant, CA Dream Act, Federal Work Study, Cal Fresh, or GI Bill
- You qualify for some other form of need-based/subsidized state or federal financial aid
- You are a EOPS, CARE, or CalWORKs participant
- Your household income is at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines
- You or your parent/guardian is a TANF recipient
Contact us
MESA Center
Located in M-101
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Contact Information
- MESA Program Director
- Chynna Obana, MA (she/her)
- chynna.obana@sjcc.edu