Financial Aid
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, all Financial Aid staff are working remotely. During this time some of our services are limited. We are unable to answer telephone calls at this time; however staff is availbe to respond to questions by email questions to mccfinaid@miracosta.edu. We will try to respond to your questiosn within 48-72 hours. Additionally, you can check your SURF Tasks list for any additional information that is needed. Financial Aid disbursements will continue as scheduled for the rest of the semester and we will continue to process financial aid applications.
Please continue to check our website for more updates and information.
How to Apply for Financial Aid
MiraCosta College Federal School Code: 001239
File or update your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at
https://fafsa.ed.gov/.
Create Your FSA ID at https://fsaid.ed.gov/.
Undocumented students can apply for state financial aid by completing the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) at https://dream.csac.ca.gov/.
How To Check The Status Of Your Financial Aid File
To check the status of your financial aid application, log onto your SURF account, click on Tasks and view your To-Do List for document requests. Click on each item to view Task Details and access the link to the forms. You may also access the forms from our website. Please return the completed forms to the Financial Aid Office in Building 3000 for processing.
To-Do List items are required documents! Determination of Financial Aid eligibility and Financial Aid disbursements can only be completed after all requested forms have been submitted. After submitting the forms, please check your SURF Tasks often. Information you provide initially may lead to additional required documents.
Important Note Regarding Copies: If the financial aid office is requesting copies of your documentation, please be sure to have them available prior to checking in at the front counter. The financial aid office will not be able to provide copies for you. Copy machines for student use are available the Library for 10 cents per page (copy card or cash).
Award Notification And Disbursement Information
Log onto SURF, click on Financial Aid and select the aid year to review your award summary and financial aid cost of attendance. MiraCosta College disburses financial aid funds approximately every two weeks throughout the semester. Please refer to the Disbursement information section below for additional information regarding disbursement dates.
Important Dates, Deadlines & Disbursements
Contact Information
Location
Oceanside Campus
Building 3000
Parking Lot 3C
Campus Map
San Elijo Campus
Administration Building
Campus Map
MCCFinAid@miracosta.edu
P 760.795.6711
P 888.201.8480 x6711
F 760.795.6712
Mailing Address
MiraCosta College (Oceanside Campus)
Financial Aid, MS#3A
1 Barnard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
Office Hours
- Oceanside Campus
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. - San Elijo Campus
Wednesday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Phone Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Holidays
MiraCosta College will be closed on the following days: January 1 & 20; February 14 & 17; March 20; May 25; July 4; September 2; November 11, 28-29; December 24-31.
Mission Statement
To support access to education by providing needed assistance to economically challenged students.
Goal Statement
Provide timely, efficient customer oriented services in a nurturing environment while supporting the diversity, student success, and retention goals of the college and meeting the fiduciary responsibility to federal, state, and institutional stakeholders.