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Program Eligibility

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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
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MESA Center

Located in M-101

Hours:  Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm

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