Merced College

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Merced College will provide transformative and empowering educational experiences to meet student and community needs. The college ensures success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, institutional effectiveness and student achievement.

Merced College Contacts Directory

Merced 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.

Jason P Judkins

Director

Transfer Center

Counseling, resources, and support

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

Luciano Gonzalez

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.

Araceli Gonzalez

CTE Counselor


A²MEND

African American Male Education Network & Development

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

Janee Young

Counselor

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.

Shannon S. Gragg

Student Support Coordinator

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.

Victor Smith

Counselor

Foster Youth Services

NextUp - For Foster Youth Student Success

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

Kiah Brock

Umoja

Community for African American students

Umoja is an on-campus resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students.

Louis Foy

Counselor

Undocumented, AB 540 eligible student resources and services

Resources for Dreamer Students

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

Louis A Foy

Assistant Director, Equity Student Services

VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER

For Military Connected Students

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

Dustin T. Thompson

Student Support Coordinator

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.

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