Mira Costa College
Student Ambassadors
A student Ambassador is available in the LCC Counseling Office. If you sign up on the list at the Counseling Office the Ambassador will send a pass for the student to meet with them.
Complete the MiraCosta Application
If you have not already done so, apply to MiraCosta Community College under the “MiraCosta Credit Classes” tab.
How do I apply for the Promise?
To apply to the program, complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) and apply to MiraCosta College.
What are the eligibility requirements for "The Promise"?
How Do I Qualify?
To apply to the program, eligible students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a CA Dream Act Application and apply to MiraCosta College. Students who complete the eligibility requirements listed below will be automatically considered for the MiraCosta Promise and will be notified by email and their award message on SURF.
What Are The Eligibility Requirements For "The Promise"?
In order to be eligible for the MiraCosta Promise, a participant must:
Be a First-Time/Full-Time (FT/FT) college student (students who attend summer classes prior to their first semester or who were dual/concurrently enrolled while in high school will still count as first-time in college).
Complete an Admissions application to attend MiraCosta College.
File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by your first semester.
List MiraCosta's Federal School Code (001239) on your financial aid application.
You must reapply for financial aid each year before the fall semester begins.
Enroll in 12 units or more each semester.
Be a resident of the state of California for tuition purposes (or be AB 540 eligible).
Maintain good academic standing (complete more than 50% of classes with a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher)
*The MiraCosta Promise waives tuition and fees for fall and spring semesters only; summer courses are not eligible for the MiraCosta Promise.
DUAL ENROLLMENT
If you are thinking about taking a Dual Registration class from Mira Costa this summer or fall you will need to:
1. Complete a free online application. (Once your application is uploaded and processed you will receive a Welcome Email with next steps).
2. Complete the Concurrent/Dual Registration form which will required signatures from the student, the parent and the high school Counselor. It’s very easy as there is a work flow built right into the form.
3. Clear any course prerequisites (if the course you want to take has a prerequisite you will need to submit the Prerequisite/Priority Registration form along with a copy of your transcript).
4. Register!