Merced College offers first time students who enroll in at least 12 units (4 classes) free tuition for two years. For more information, visit MC4FREE - College Promise Program.

The Columbia College Foundation is pleased to offer the Columbia College Promise for local high school seniors enrolling at Columbia College. The Promise program makes it possible for every MCHS graduate to attend Columbia College full time, tuition free, for two full years of consecutive semesters if they enroll immediately after graduation. To find out more and apply, visit Columbia College Promise.

The California Chafee Grant is free money for current or former California foster youth to help pay for college or career and technical training. A Chafee Grant is a federal and state funded grant subject to yearly availability of funds. To find out more and apply, visit: chafee.csac.ca.gov.

The California Dream Act allows undocumented and documented students who meet certain provisions of AB 540 to apply for and receive Cal Grants and Board of Governor's Fee Waivers at community colleges as well as institutional aid at California colleges and universities. To find out more and apply, visit dream.csac.ca.gov.

California community colleges are now offering free tuition to first-time students who enroll full time for the first year. All first-time students who are residents of California and enroll in at least 12 units a semester for the first year are eligible. You must complete the FASFA or the California Dream Act application. To find out more, visit icanaffordcollege.com.

The purpose of the Mariposa County Student Loan Association is to promote the educational future of Mariposa County High School graduates by providing interest-free loans for college/trade school expenses. The Student Loan Association provides interest-free loans to Mariposa's graduating high school students for college/trade school expenses. The loans are repaid as the students graduate or end their educational pursuits. Mariposa County Student Loan Association was founded on March 5, 1953, when a group of 18 civic, fraternal and religious organizations came together to assist college bound students. Today, the association continues with strong community members. The main purpose of the loans is to encourage the youth of our community to continue on to college and prepare for more efficient service to the county and state. If you have any questions about the application process or the association, please contact Jim Allen at sheriff@sti.net. Download the Mariposa County Student Loan Application.