"Mission Graduates is a nonprofit organization in San Francisco, dedicated to establishing a college education as an expectation and goal for every child, thereby allowing them to find a fulfilling career and call San Francisco home. Founded in 1972, our services include a wide range of after school, in-school, summer programs and virtual programs to support students on their education journey."
Application to dos:
Create application account (October)
Complete application (November)
File for financial aid (January-February)
Make decision & submit deposit (due date varies)
Upcoming dates:
CSU Application Deadline - 11/30/2023
UC Application Deadline - 11/30/2023
Private University/College Deadline - 12/31/2023 (varies)
Financial Aid Deadline - 6/30/2024
Application to dos:
Create application account
Complete application
File for financial aid (January-February)
Make decision & submit deposit (due date varies)
All JOC Seniors must complete this, the CADAA, or opt out to graduate!
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
US Citizen or Eligible Non-Citizen
Enrollment at college or career school
FAFSA Application Process:
Create application account & invite your contributors (January)
Gather Materials (January)
Social Security Number (student and parent(s)/guardian(s)
Consent to IRS Data transfer OR provide the following documents
Tax documents (2022 tax year)
Child support documents
Current bank account balances
Complete Financial Aid Application (March)
Receive aid amount (April)
Upcoming dates:
FAFSA/CADAA Application Opens - 12/31/2023
UC/CSU FAFSA Application Deadline - 4/2/2024
All JOC Seniors must complete this, the FAFSA, or opt out to graduate!
CADAA - California Dream Act Application
Requirements:
Ineligible for FAFSA (see above)
Undocumented student
Attended California high school for at least 3 years (exceptions apply)
Graduate or will be a graduate from a California high school
CADAA Application Process:
Create application account (January)
Gather Materials (January)
ITIN (student and parent(s)/guardian(s). You can usually find this in the tax forms
Gather any documents applicable:
Tax documents
Current bank account balances
Complete Application (March)
Receive aid amount (April)
Upcoming dates:
FAFSA/CADAA Application Opens - 12/31/2023
UC/CSU FAFSA/CADAA Application Deadline - 4/2/2024
Please see the contact information for Mission Graduates staff!
Kevin - kisuiza@missiongraduates.org
Alicia - arodriguez@missiongraduates.org
Joselin - jbautista@missiongraduates.org
Jill - jill@missiongraduates.org
Jesse - jlee@missiongraduates.org