Welcome to Mendocino College’s Financial Aid Office Website
The goal of the Financial Aid Office is to assist students in paying for college. We achieve this by determining a family's ability to pay for educational costs, such as federal, state, and institutional regulations, to award financial aid in a fair and equitable way.
Our office begins determining financial aid eligibility by assigning all students a Cost of Attendance. The Cost of Attendance includes the following costs: tuition & fees, books & supplies, room & board, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.
We then determine a student’s financial need by utilizing the Student Aid Index (SAI) as determined by the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our office conducts the following calculation to determine a student’s financial need:
Cost of Attendance – Student Aid Index – Other Financial Assistance = Financial Need
Students are encouraged to review the Net Price Calculator, which is intended to provide an estimate of net price information (defined as estimated cost of attendance — including tuition and required fees, books and supplies, room and board (meals), and other related expenses — minus estimated grant and scholarship aid) based on what similar students paid in a previous year.
Important Information
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law, resulting in changes to federal student aid programs. Visit Federal Aid Changes to view the details and how it may affect you!
The 2026-2027 FAFSA and CA Dream Act applications are now available for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027. Apply before the March 2nd priority deadline!
Visit Apply for Financial Aid for more information.
Need help completing the FAFSA or CADAA? Attend a FAFSA/CADAA workshop! (More workshop dates are coming!)
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Please bring your parents' 2024 income information if completing the 2026-2027 application. Also, remember to create an FSA ID for yourself and one of your parents at http://www.StudentAid.gov/fsaid.