MiraCosta College

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Both students and staff enjoy a friendly atmosphere and the feeling that we are all here to help one another. Our diverse student body includes people from a variety of ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, and ages. By completing general education requirements at MiraCosta and transferring, students save money and time, all while sharpening their skills.

MiraCosta College Contacts Directory

MiraCosta College provides resources and programs to meet the diverse needs of its students.

Financial Aid

Grants, scholarships, loans and more

Find out how to save money with financial aid options, like grants, scholarships, and loans to help pay for your education.

Transfer Center

Counseling, resources, and support

Preparing students to transfer to participating four-year colleges and universities.

Dr. Lise Flocken

Transfer Center Director/Counseling Faculty

Career Education

Career education certificates and training courses

Offering a pathway to success that allows you to learn by exploring, collaborating, and doing from expert instructors and industry professionals.


A²MEND

African American Male Education Network & Development

A²MEND focuses on mentoring and initiatives that increase the success of African American male students.

Terrence Shaw, M.S.Ed.

Advisor & Director of Student Life & Leadership

BASIC NEEDS

Food, Housing, and Transportation

Get additional support to help remain focused on your education and your success. Find information on basic needs support services such as food pantries, housing, tutoring and transportation.

Campus Assessment, Resources and Education (CARE)

Devon Boone, LCSW

CARE Manager

Black Student Union (BSU)

On-campus Student Organization

BSU enlightens Black students with cultural ideologies, awareness and excellence while promoting practices that improve their educational experience and success.

Terrence Shaw, M.S.Ed.

Director of Student Life & Leadership

Foster Youth Services

NextUp - For Foster Youth Student Success

Offering services and support for eligible current and former foster youth.

Kyaw Htet

EOPS/NextUp and RAFFY Counselor

Umoja

Community for African American students

Enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students.

Don Love

Counselor/Coordinator

Undocumented, AB 540 eligible student resources and services

Resources for Dreamer Students

Giving answers and support to undocumented students of all nationalities and backgrounds.

Undocumented People Rise in Solidarity and Empowerment (UPRISE)

Fredy Gomez Cruz

UPRISE Associate Counselor

VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER

Providing various types of aid, benefits and support for current servicemembers and veterans.

Donny Munshower

Veterans & Military-Connected Counselor

Wherever you are in life, we support you.

California Community Colleges help all types of students reach their goals.

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High school students

It's a perfect time to start thinking about what you want to study. You can even get a head start on college and enroll in community college classes while still in high school. Ask your counselor for help matching your interests with a major and career path to select the classes you need.

Community College Students

If you plan to continue your studies at a four-year university, schedule an appointment with a counselor at your college's transfer center. Create a step-by-step plan to meet your educational goals on your timeline.

Veterans

Community college helps returning veterans make a smooth and affordable transition from military service into the highly competitive job market. Military service may even qualify you to earn credit for prior learning.

Foster Youth

Every community college campus has a foster youth liaison to help support students throughout their educational journey. And, with the NextUp program, the colleges also offer eligible current and former foster youth support and services that could include help with books, transportation, tutoring, housing and more.

MiraCosta College offers more than a degree. They offer a path to the life you want.