Moorpark College Promise

FREE COLLEGE TUITION? THAT'S A PROMISE

You can qualify for Free tuition at Moorpark College even if you're not eligible for federal financial aid! It is called the Moorpark College Promise Program!

• Apply Now to Moorpark College
• Be a first year/first time student, enrolling and attending immediately after high school graduation
• Submit a FAFSA or Dream Act application each year
• Have Moorpark College on your FAFSA or CADAA (school code 007115) by 06/15/2025. *Please note that beginning next year for the 2026-2027 cycle the deadline will be March 2, 2026 in alignment with the state priority processing deadline.
• Be a California Resident or AB 540 Student from within our locally defined service area (established local education agencies/feeder schools to Moorpark College in Ventura or Los Angeles county)

• Have not previously earned a postsecondary degree or certificate

• Enroll full time at Moorpark College (12 units or more*). Maximum of 12 Moorpark College units per term and 24 per year.

• Complete all units for which the student was funded for continued eligibility.

*Eligibility criteria may change, and some exceptions may apply.

*DSPS/ACCESS exception with accommodation of 9 units

*Funding limited to 12 Moorpark College units per term- if a student takes more, they will not be funded above 12 units per term and 24 units per year.

In addition to renewing your FAFSA or California Dream Act application each year and enrolling full-time (12 or more units) at Moorpark College, you must also meet the following Qualitative and Quantitative Standards at the end of each semester.

Standard	Minimum Requirement
Qualitative Standard	A 2.00 minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted.
Quantitative Standard	A 67% minimum course completion of all coursework attempted.*

*Standard rounding rules apply when calculating a student's quantitative measurement.

Grades-

In determining the above standards, grades of A, B, C, D, P, CR (Credit), or CRE (Credit by exam) are considered completed coursework. Grades of F, I (Incomplete), IP (In Progress), W (Withdrawal), EW (Excused Withdrawal), MW (Military Withdrawal), NC (No Credit), NP (No Pass), and RD (Record Delayed) are not considered completed coursework. All grades are considered attempted units.

Failure to meet these academic standards will result in cancelation of your MC Promise award for the following semester.

Join us for our MC Cash 4 College Events.

Our Financial Aid experts are on hand to help you apply for free money to use for college.
This is not a loan—it’s free money that you can use for tuition, books, housing, transportation, childcare, computers, and more!

Saturday, October 25th, 2025 from 8:30AM-12:30PM

Located @ Fountain Hall Foyer

California Dream Act Application

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HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES

Check your VCCCD portal for registration appointment or contact
Admissions and Records

AWARD NOTIFICATIONS

Moorpark College Promise awards will be posted on your student portal after you have obtained full time enrollment and provided a financial aid application. You will receive an email notification to your my.vcccd.edu email account. You may inquire to the financial aid office if you do not see the award about your eligibility. Awards for future terms may not occur until close to term start and dependent on funding from state legislation. Be sure to Monitor your VCCCD portal weekly to be aware of any changes in your status.

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

Phone: (805) 378-1462
Email: MCFA@vcccd.edu

Office Hours

Monday: 8 AM to 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM to 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM to 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM to 12 PM

FREE COLLEGE TUITION? THAT'S A PROMISE

TO RECEIVE THE MC PROMISE, YOU MUST:

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