Moorpark College Promise

You Must:

• 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. *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.
• Have Moorpark College on your FAFSA or CADAA (school code 007115) and enrolled full-time, 12 units or more for the spring 2026 term by November 25th, 2025.
• 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 portions of Los Angeles county (along the immediate 101 corridor).
• 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.

*Moorpark Promise is limited and dependent upon available funding from state legislation.

*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 Standards at the end of each semester. 

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 cancellation and permanent loss of the MC Promise award. 

The Moorpark College (MC) Promise covers the cost of the per-unit Enrollment Fees. 

The Moorpark Promise award will be applied to an eligible students pending balance after verification of full-time enrollment though the term census date. If student is enrolled in late start courses, funding will apply after course start dates, If student continues to meet all eligibility requirements. Funding will be applied as a grant award toward the students pending balance. Any excess funds will be refunded to the student. If the student no longer meets eligibility requirements, they will be disqualified from receiving the Moorpark Promise and would be responsible for covering any pending balance.

*Students will receive funding for 12 units at $46.00 per unit, totaling $552.00. 

*Students are responsible for covering any additional units taken over 12, as well as student and materials fees, if any, associated with course enrollment. 

*Students can deduct the award amount from their pending balance and make payment towards the difference. Payments can be made via e-payment or via the Moorpark Student Business office.