College & Career
Financial Aid
Please contact Mt. SAC College Financial Aid Department for individual appointments or workshops. https://www.mtsac.edu/financialaid/
Cash 4 College
Free, local or online events
https://cash4college.csac.ca.gov/
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - March 3rd Priority Deadline
For US Citizens and eligible non-citizens
AB 540/ SB 68 Eligible Students
Scholarships
Due 5/2/25 - $500 Scholarship
Recipient will be announced at Senior Awards Night on Thursday, May 29th, 2025.
*Scholarship Application Due Date: Friday May 2nd, 2025 by 4:00pm
*All applicants need to have a parent/family member who is currently working/or previously worked at a K-12 public school, OR
*Going into an education career themselves.
*Applicants must plan to attend a four-year college, or two-year college.
*You also need a letter of recommendation from a current or former teacher. You can upload the letter here or you can have emailed to Mrs. Contreras at claire.contreras@wcusd.org
Application link
Due 4/18/25 - Scholarship for Seniors (attached below)
Application DEADLINE: April 18, 2025by 4:00 p.m.
To qualify for the scholarship, a student must:
Be a graduating 2025 senior from a high school within the West Covina Unified School District
Be related to a member of CSEA West Covina Chapter #91 in good standing (classified union member/WCUSD)
Plan on attending a two or four year accredited college or trade/technical school
Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better
Complete and submit all scholarship application documents
Application link
Mt. SAC's Scholarship Search/Assistance - https://www.mtsac.edu/scholarships/
ScholarShare 529 State Sponsored College Savings Plan
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
National Merit Scholarship Program
Internships/Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers Needed at Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina!
Interested students, please see email or phone number listed below for more information to contact, if interested.
Please note, transportation is NOT provided and this is something you must arrange on your own.
Must be at least 16 years of age
Must commit to at least one 4 hour shift a week
Volunteers will be talking with patients on the floors and providing customer service
Start as soon as possible
A video interview with interested student and guardian to go over more details will be the next step
Natasha Singh, MHA, CSSGB
Manager, Patient Experience & Volunteer Services
Phone: 626.858.8527
nsingh@emanatehealth.org
University of California (UC)
California State University (CSU)
Private Colleges (Common Application)
SAT Information
UC's and CSU's and most private colleges will NOT consider SAT test scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships. If you choose to submit test scores as part of your application, they may be used as an alternative method of fulfilling minimum requirements for eligibility or for course placement after you enroll. More information here.
SAT
WCUSD does offer SAT at school site for 12th Graders (optional, by sign-up only) in October and 11th graders in Spring. Testing and expenses will be covered by WCUSD. SAT info.
Please visit College Board for additional days for testing. If you are in need of a fee waiver for financial reasons, please see Mrs. Contreras.
PSAT
Mt. SAC ECA 9-11 grade students have the OPTION of taking the PSAT in October. This is on a voluntary basis and is not mandatory for students. PSAT Info.
Virtual College Campus Tours
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Mt. SAC Career & Technology Education (CE) Programs
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Explore Mt. San Antonio College's affordable career education programs. Certificates can take as little as one semester. Hands-on classes are held in industry-standard labs. Programs prepare students for in-demand jobs.
Mt. SAC Career Services Center
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Employment assistance and job opportunities are provided for Mt. SAC students and alumni. To accomplish this, we partner directly with local employers and help them find qualified candidates. We also offer a variety of services to assist Mt. SAC students and alumni including but not limited to: Assistance with Resume Building & Development, Cover Letter Building & Development, Web Conference & Over the Phone Interviewing Techniques, and Employment Research.