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Mission First

Mission First was established for residents of California that graduate from a high school in Santa Clara. The award provides up to $1,000 grants to help cover college expenses at Mission College. Students must meet merit requirements. The program is supported by Mission College.

Year the Program was Founded 

2016

Promise Typology Category 

Last-dollar community college programs

State 

California

Residency Requirement 

City

K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

City High School

Type of Award 

Financial Award

Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

No

Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

Yes

Disbursement of Financial Aid 

Last Dollar

Year Requirement for Full Aid 

Does not require

Sponsored by Single Agency 

Yes

Program Offers Support Services 

No