Financial Aid & Scholarships

Applicants must have a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA. Must submit copy of graduation petition. If a student is transferring they must have completed a minimum of 56 transferable units. Submit two Confidential Scholarship Recommendation forms from Faculty.

Applicants must have a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA. Must intend to re-enroll at LAMC Fall 2019. Completed at least 30 units. Enrolled in 12 or more units at the time of application. Submit two Confidential Scholarship Recommendation forms from faculty.

Applicants must have a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA. Prior completion of at least 6 units at LAMC. Enrolled in 6 to 11.5 units at time of application. Submit two Confidential Scholarship Recommendation forms from Faculty.

LAMC student with the intent of transferring to a university to pursue a degree in Life Sciences. Applicants must have a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA. Must intend to re-enroll at LAMC Fall 2019. Completed 30 or more units with a minimum 8 units in Life Sciences. Enrolled in 12 or more units at the time of application. Show potential for academic success by providing examples of written works, such as a term paper. Submitted written examples must be typed. Submit two Confidential Scholarship Recommendation forms from faculty.

The ASO provides awards for two students who have provided service to the college and to the community. Applicants must be a paid ASO member. Have 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA. This scholarship is available for continuing and transferring students.

The purpose of this award is to provide financial assistance to current DACA recipients. Applicants must be a DACA recipient and an active member in their community by way of volunteer work. Have paid the ASO fee ($7), have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, be enrolled in 5 or more units at the time of application, and must continue their enrollment at Los Angeles Mission College for the 2019-2020 academic year. Applicants must also describe their struggle as a DACA recipient, and their community involvement by way of volunteer work (this information can be included in the general 500-word essay).

The purpose of this award is to provide assistance with educational expenses to current and past ASO board members. Applicants must be a current or past ASO board member, have paid the ASO fee ($7), have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, be enrolled in at least 5 units or more at the time of application, and must continue their enrollment at Los Angeles Mission College for the 2019-2020 academic year. Applicants must also describe their involvement in ASO as a board member and the activities/events in which they participated (this information can be included in the general 500-word essay).

The purpose of this award is to assist students who have been outstanding in their academics and in their community. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and be enrolled in 12 or more units at the time of application. Applicants must also continue their enrollment at Los Angeles Mission College for the 2019-2020 academic year, have paid the ASO fee ($7), be an active participant in their community and/or school (this information can be included in your general 500-word essay).

The purpose of this award is to assist students who have been incarcerated and/or been affiliated with gangs, and who are making a difference by assisting former gang members to actively pursue a postsecondary degree. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and be enrolled in at least 5 units at the time of application. Applicants must continue their enrollment at Los Angeles Mission College for the 2019-2020, have paid the ASO fee ($7), and describe their struggles being formerly incarcerated and/or being a former gang member, and how they plan to better themselves and help prevent others from incarceration and gang participation (this information can be included in your general 500-word essay).

One award of $500 is granted annually to a continuing LAMC student. The Sylmar Woman’s Club Scholarship Committee will select a candidate based on submitted documentation and a personal interview. Applicants must be a resident of Sylmar who plans to continue at LAMC for Fall 2019. A United States citizen or Eligible Non-Citizen. Have a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA. Completed 30 units by Fall 2018. Submit a Confidential Scholarship Recommendation form from a faculty member, counselor, or career advisor.

One award of $500 is granted annually to an LAMC transfer student. The Sylmar Woman’s Club Scholarship Committee will select a candidate based on the documentation and a personal interview. Applicants must be a resident of Sylmar who attends LAMC. United States citizen or Eligible Non-Citizen. Have a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA. Enrolled in a transferable academic program. Graduating from LAMC in Spring 2020 or Summer 2020 and have applied to a four-year university for admission in Fall 2020 (Please attach a copy of the Graduation Petition). Submit a Confidential Scholarship Recommendation form from a faculty member, counselor or career advisor.

Applicants must be currently enrolled with the Culinary Arts Institute (CAI), have a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA, and completed at least 12 units. Submit two Confidential Scholarship Recommendation forms from faculty.

Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540) was authored by Assemblyman Marco Antonio Firebaugh and endorsed by Governor Gray Davis. Enacted in January of 2002, this law exempts eligible non-resident students who have attended high school in California and received a high school diploma (or its equivalent) from paying non-resident tuition at California’s public institutions of higher learning. When this legislation passed, several Los Angeles Mission College student leaders, in partnership with parents, faculty, staff, and community members, took the initiative to create the Marco Antonio Firebaugh Memorial Scholarship, formally known as the AB540 Scholarship, at Los Angeles Mission College. Applicants must be a non-resident as determined by Admissions & Records. Be a continuing student at Los Angeles Mission College for the Fall 2019 & Spring 2020 academic year. Must be enrolled in at least 3 units at the time of award disbursement. Must have a high school diploma or GED. Submit a wallet size photo with general 500 word essay (photo becomes property of the Marco Antonio Firebaugh Selection Committee, not to be returned). You must also attend five consecutive Dreamer’s Pathway committee meetings or participate in three Dreamer’s Pathways committee events.

The intent of these scholarships is to honor the contributions of Doris McClain and Annabelle Godwin by encouraging promising students to make a career commitment both academically and professionally to the Early Childhood Education field. The aim is to help quality students where modest assistance can aid to achieve their goal of a career and professional participation in the field. Recipients to be selected by the full time Child Development faculty. Applicants must have completed a minimum of nine (9) units in Child Development with a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA at time of application. Currently enrolled in Child Development courses leading to a Child Development Certificate or a California Child Development Permit. Show evidence of professional involvement outside the college classroom. Submit a written statement describing career goals and professional involvement in Child Development. This information can be included in your general 500-word essay. Submit two Confidential Scholarship Recommendation forms completed by faculty, one which must be completed by a full-time Child Development faculty member.

The Gumpert Child Development Scholarship is sponsored by Evelyn and Richard Gumpert to provide financial support for single parent students committed to pursuing the academic requirements for a career in the field of Child Development. Applicants must be a single parent currently enrolled at LAMC. Be pursuing a Child Development major. Be completing or have completed a minimum of 12 Child Development units by the end of Spring 2019 with at least 6 Child Development units already successfully completed with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher. Submit an essay explaining career and academic goals, as well as a statement of financial need. This information can be included in your general 500-word essay. Submit two Confidential Scholarship Recommendation forms completed by faculty, one of which must be from a full time Child Development faculty member.

All desktop computers are intended for use for courses taken at Los Angeles Mission College. Applicants must submit a written statement explaining why you believe you are the best candidate to receive a desktop computer. Include personal information, hardships if any, and educational/career goals. This information can be included in your general 500-word essay. Must have completed at least one semester at LAMC. Must be enrolled in 6 or more units per semester. Demonstrate financial need. Must demonstrate good citizenship. Have a 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA. GPA will be reviewed at the end of Spring 2019 semester for Fall 2019 award consideration. Recipient cannot receive a Desktop Scholarship more than one time. Recipient must write a “Thank You” letter to the Foundation Board of Directors expressing their gratitude.

The SAI Scholarship is made available to provide financial assistance to deserving Latino students or students who support or advocate for Latino students. Applicants must complete a one-page, typed self-profile essay on background, interests, goals, and need for award, and indicate how he/she identifies with the Latino culture or the ways he/she supports or advocates for those of Latino descent. Have a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA. Full-Time Student (12 units per semester).Resident of Southern California between San Diego and San Luis Obispo. A willingness to interact with SAI and grant permission to publish award's ceremony photos on SAI website.

Applicants must attend school in LACCD. Intend to pursue a career in the fine arts. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a GPA of 3.0 or higher in art classes. Provide samples of original work. Be available for an interview. Submit an essay of 300 words or less, answering the following: Why pursue art? What does it represent for your future? Describe an event in your life that inspired your passion in art. Describe a person in your life that inspired your passion in art. How can your art affect the world around you?

Applicants must have completed a minimum of 12 degree applicable units within the LACCD at the time of initial disbursement. Must be enrolled in 12 or more units for both Fall 2019 & Spring 2020 at Los Angeles Mission College. Have a 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA. Scholarship is divided and disbursed for Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semesters. Recipient must write a “Thank You” letter to the Foundation Board of Directors expressing their gratitude for the award.

Applicants must have completed a minimum 24 degree applicable units within the LACCD at the time of initial disbursement. Must be enrolled at Los Angeles Mission College, at least half time (6 or more units) during all terms in which the award remains active for the 2019-2020 Academic Year. Must have received and be receiving the California College Promise Grant (formerly known as the BOG Fee Waiver). Student must be meeting all satisfactory academic progress requirements, as defined for all federal aid programs within the LACCD, at time of application. Awards will be adjusted based on enrollment status (Full-Time, Three-Quarter, & Half-Time). Must demonstrate financial need and have unmet financial need after all other aid is considered. Student must write a “Thank You Letter” to the Osher Foundation: The Foundation for California Community Colleges Attn: Resource Development 1102 Q Street Suite 3500 Sacramento, CA 95811. *Students on academic probation will lose their eligibility for any future disbursement(s).*

Applicants must submit a 500 word essay discussing: “What is your impression of Mayor Tom Bradley?” Must have completed a minimum of 24 degree applicable units within the LACCD at the time of initial disbursement. Must be enrolled at Los Angeles Mission College, at least half time (6 or more units) during all terms in which the award remains active in the 2019-2020 Academic Year. Must have received and be receiving the California College Promise Grant (formerly known as the BOG Fee Waiver). Students must be meeting all satisfactory academic progress requirements, as defined for all federal aid programs within the LACCD, at time of application. Awards will be adjusted based on enrollment status (Full-Time, Three-Quarter, & Half-Time). Must demonstrate financial need and have unmet financial need after all other aid is considered. Student must write a “Thank You Letter” to the Osher Foundation: The Foundation for California Community Colleges Attn: Resource Development 1102 Q Street Suite 3500 Sacramento, CA 95811. *Students on academic probation will lose their eligibility for any future disbursement(s).*

Applicants must be enrolled in 12 or more units per semester at Los Angeles Mission College. Demonstrate financial need. Must demonstrate good citizenship. Have a 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA. Award can only be applied to 2019-2020 enrollment fee charges and cannot be applied to prior semester/year charges. Scholarship is awarded for Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semesters. Maximum value of waived fees cannot exceed $598 per semester. Recipient cannot receive Millie Dein Scholarship and the California College Promise Grant (formerly known as the BOG Fee Waiver) simultaneously. Recipient must write a “Thank You” letter to the Foundation Board of Directors expressing their gratitude for the award.

Ernest Hilger on behalf of the Hilger Family Trust has established these two scholarships in honor of his beloved wife of 45 years, Rosalie Hilger. Rosalie taught and guided students for 24 years as an Adjunct Professor at East Los Angeles Community College and Los Angeles Mission College’s Child, Family and Consumer Studies Departments. Rosalie was the Director of the Foster and Kinship Care Programs at Los Angeles Mission College and the regional coordinator for these programs. To honor Rosalie’s legacy and contributions to Foster Youth these scholarships have been established to assist students who have successfully met life’s challenges and have demonstrated a positive life path for themselves and their family.

Applicants Must:

• Submit a 2-3 page autobiography addressing the student’s ability and success in meeting life’s challenges, any emotional or physical hardships, and demonstrate an “I Can, I Will, I Must” attitude in overcoming these life’s challenges.
• Submit a Student Educational Plan signed by your Academic Counselor
• GPA 2.0 – minimum required
• Must be a US Citizen or eligible non-citizen, and a resident of the State of California for the last 2 years.
• A student coping with emotional and physical scars of childhood they have overcome, and meet one or more of the following: current or former Foster Youth; unaccompanied homeless youth; student enrolled in Foster & Kinship Care Education or Child Development Studies.
• Completed at least 3 units in Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE); or in Family and Consumer Studies; or Child Development Studies.
• Be enrolled at LAMC full time (12 or more units) or three-quarter time (9-11 units) per semester at time of disbursement (may be cross-enrolled between LAMC and other LACCD schools).
• Provide a list of extracurricular, leadership and volunteer activities in your community.
• Three (3) letters of recommendations
• Official Transcripts