Academics
It’s 7:50 AM. Your alarm goes off, and you remember that registration opens at 8:00 AM. You quickly log into SURF, but you realize you’re not sure which classes you’re supposed to register for. Where can you go to find out which classes you should take?
My EdPlan
Counseling
You’re starting your first semester at MiraCosta and you’re worried about how you’re going to pay for college. A friend tells you that you may qualify for grants and other financial aid, but you have to apply first. What application should you complete?
FAFSA
You’re halfway through college and keep getting asked, “What are you going to do after graduation?” You honestly have no idea. You’re not sure which careers fit your interests, skills, or major. Who can help you explore your options?
Career Center
You're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious and want someone to talk to. What free, confidential service is available to currently enrolled students?
Mental Health Counseling
You want to meet people, join a club, or find something you enjoy outside of class. Where can you start?
Student Life & Leadership
It’s the day before your paper is due. You’ve finished writing it, but after reading it for the fifth time, you're no longer sure if it even makes sense. You want feedback before turning it in. Where can you go for help with your writing?
The Learning Centers (TLC)
Your friend tells you they paid for part of college with money they received from several different organizations. You ask how they got it, and they tell you they applied for awards based on things like academics, community involvement, their major, and other qualifications. What are they talking about?
Scholarships
You’re planning to transfer to a CSU or UC after MiraCosta. You’ve been working on your application, but you don’t want to miss the application window. When is the general transfer application period for CSU and UC?
October 1 – November 30
You wake up feeling sick on the day you have class. You don’t have a regular doctor nearby and aren’t sure where to go for basic health care. What MiraCosta resource can you use?
Student Health Services
You want to have a voice in campus decisions and advocate for student needs. What student organization represents the student body?
Associated Student Government (ASG)
What are the 3 requirements to receive an associate degree?
Completion of major and general education requirements and 60 degree applicable units
You’re looking for a part-time job while attending MiraCosta, but you want something that can work around your class schedule and potentially give you experience related to your career goals. You’ve also applied for financial aid. What financial aid program should you ask about?
Federal Work Study
You’re a first-generation college student and money is tight. You’re trying to stay on track academically, but textbooks, registration, and other college expenses are becoming stressful. You hear there’s a MiraCosta program that provides extra academic support and may even help with things like textbooks and priority registration. What program should you look into?
EOPS
You’re starting college and have documentation of a disability. You want to make sure you have the support you need in your classes, but you’re not sure how to get accommodations at MiraCosta. Where should you go?
Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
You’re looking for your people at MiraCosta—students who may share similar experiences, backgrounds, or goals and can understand what you’re going through. You also want a program that supports you academically and helps you build community. Where should you look?
ASE Programs
You’ve been doing extremely well all semester, but an unexpected extenuating circumstance occurs during the last few weeks of the semester. You’re unable to complete your final assignments and know you will miss the final exam. You don't want to withdraw and lose all the hard work you've put in. What can you request from your instructor?
An Incomplete (I) grade
What is the lifetime limit for the Federal Pell Grant
600% which is equivalent to about 12 full time semesters or 6 years.
You’ve always wanted to travel internationally, but you also want to stay on track with your college education. You discover that you can take college courses in another country and earn credit toward your degree while experiencing a new culture. What MiraCosta opportunity should you explore?
Study Abroad
You’re trying to make your grocery money last until your next paycheck, but you’re running low on food. A friend tells you MiraCosta has a resource where students can get food at no cost. Where should you go?
Food Pantry
You’ve been looking for a way to make friends outside of class. You see a group playing a sport you enjoy and realize you don’t have to be a varsity athlete to participate. What MiraCosta program gives students a chance to play, compete, and build community?
Intramurals
Your professor uses Canvas and you’re having trouble accessing or navigating your course. Where can you get help with Canvas or other college technology?
ITS/Technology Support or Instructor
You spent time in foster care and are now attending college. Your financial aid covers some of your educational costs, but you need additional support to help you stay in school. Is there a California grant specifically designed to provide financial assistance to eligible current or former foster youth?
CHAFEE Grant
Eligibility: Foster care between 16-18 years old
Before the age of 26
Grant available for a maximum of 5 years total
You’re struggling financially and think you may qualify for government assistance, but the application process is confusing and you don’t know where to start. You want someone to help you understand the application and connect you with the right resources. Where can you go for help at MiraCosta?
CARE (CalFresh and other government assistance programs)
Your housing situation changes unexpectedly, and you suddenly lose access to basic necessities like a shower and laundry. You’re not sure if MiraCosta offers help with needs that seem unrelated to academics. What campus resource should you contact?
CARE
Shower and Laundry services
You’ve been going to class, but you’re realizing that studying alone isn’t always the best way to learn. You want to meet other students in your class, compare notes, work through difficult topics together, and have people to study with before the next exam. What’s one way you can build your community while also getting academic support?
Study Groups