Grants are outright awards that don't need to be repaid. A federally funded grant allocated to Mission College for disbursement to qualified students. Recipients must be a resident of California for at least one year. If you feel you qualify for a BOGW A or BOGW B , complete both sides of the BOGW Application in the Schedule of Classes and submit it to the Financial Aid Office, Room E1-401. Cal Grant B - A state funded award for living expenses and certain other costs for qualified very low income students who are California residents.
Loans are funds that are advanced to help students meet their educational costs.
Loans, along with any interest they accrue over time, MUST be repaid. Amounts vary, and are based on need and ability to repay. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan - A federally administered, low interest loan to students who do not qualify for a maximum Federal Stafford Loan. Mission College offers a variety of scholarships for it's students. Criteria may vary from related fields of study to financial need.