Are you eligible for MESA?

If you meet the following criteria, you may be eligible for MESA:

• You are working toward a major in math, science, engineering, computer science, or another major that requires a lot of math (this major will be declared on your education plan once you join MESA)
• You plan to transfer to 4-year institution
• You do not have a Bachelor’s degree
• You are eligible for, placed into, or have passed elementary algebra (math 54A & B or math 56) or higher
• You have financial need and/or qualify for EOPS, SSS, the BOGW waiver, or PELL/Financial Aid
• Your parents or guardians do not have a Bachelor’s degree, or you started community college in pre-algebra (math 81) or elementary algebra (math 54A & B or math 56)

There are additional criteria, so please see the MESA Director/Counselor for more details. You also need to complete the MESA application to be officially admitted to the program.