MESA AY 25-26 Application

Thank you for your interest in MESA for the Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 Annual Year!

Please note that the Spring 2026 MESA Kickoff will be held on Friday, February 6th for New & Returning MESA Students. Student eligible for MESA will receive an email with a formal invitation.

Image of the MESA logo - Graphic on the left that looks like floating building with all capital letters of M E S A on the right. Golden West College is spelled out below.

MESA (Math, Engineering, Science, Achievement) is a state-funded program serving students who face economic and educational barriers. MESA assists students to attain their educational and career goals through academic, community, career, transfer and financial services and supports. The goals of the program are to encourage the enrollment, retention and transfer of STEM students.

By joining us, you are getting access to:

A designated Academic Counselor specializing in STEM majors
Help finding and applying for STEM Scholarships & Paid Internships
The MESA Student Center
Study Groups and Guided Review Sessions for your core STEM classes
University Visits and other Field Trips
Job Exposure and Work Experience
Conferences and Career Networking
Customized support and guidance based on your specific goals
and more!

The MESA Program and all of its benefits are open to Golden West College students who meet all of the following requirements:

Majoring in a STEM field that requires Calculus I (MATH G180) or above at Golden West College.
A 1st Generation College Student (parents/guardians have not yet earned a college degree)
Have demonstrated Financial Need (determined by their FAFSA/CA Dream Act application)
US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or AB 540/DACA
Planning to Transfer to a University to earn a Bachelor's degree in a STEM major
No gpa requirement!

*If you have not submitted your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA), please do this ASAP!

First Name

Last Name

Student ID (if a current student; if not, type "not yet")

Email Address (school or personal - whichever one you check regularly)

Phone number (please use only numbers - do not enter spaces, dashes, or parentheses)

Preferred Contact Method

Other pronoun(s):

I am pursuing one of these majors at GWC:

Other STEM Major:

Have you applied for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act for the 2025/2026 School year?

Yes

No

Students who have a financial need receive priority eligibility for MESA. We encourage all students to complete a FAFSA or CADAA application in order to determine your financial need.

Do you already have a Bachelor's Degree?

Yes

No

Parent/Guardian 1: Highest level of education

Parent/Guardian 2: Highest level of education achieved

Residential Status:

AB54 / DACA / Undocumented Resources:
If you feel like you need additional support, check out our Dream Success Program

Residency Other (please explain briefly):

I plan to transfer to a four-year university and earn a degree in a STEM major

We recommend you meet with our counselor to discuss your transfer options and determine if transferring makes sense for you! Please connect with the counseling office and request to connect with the MESA counselor - Counseling Office

What semester/year will you be transferring?

How did you hear about the MESA Program? (Select all that apply)

If other, please briefly explain

What current MESA student referred you? (Please provide their first and last name)

Certification

I certify that all of the information is correct to the best of my knowledge. I grant the Golden West College MESA program the authority to verify and/or obtain the records necessary to document the above information, as well as to receive information regarding my college and academic status from other college departments. I understand that it may be necessary to provide further documentation to determine my eligibility for MESA services.

MESA AY 25-26 Application

A designated Academic Counselor specializing in STEM majors

Help finding and applying for STEM Scholarships & Paid Internships

The MESA Student Center

Study Groups and Guided Review Sessions for your core STEM classes

University Visits and other Field Trips

Job Exposure and Work Experience

Conferences and Career Networking

Customized support and guidance based on your specific goals

and more!

The MESA Program and all of its benefits are open to Golden West College students who meet all of the following requirements:

Majoring in a STEM field that requires Calculus I (MATH G180) or above at Golden West College.

A 1st Generation College Student (parents/guardians have not yet earned a college degree)

Have demonstrated Financial Need (determined by their FAFSA/CA Dream Act application)

US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or AB 540/DACA

Planning to Transfer to a University to earn a Bachelor's degree in a STEM major

No gpa requirement!

*If you have not submitted your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA), please do this ASAP!