Students can enroll in most courses with one of the following two grading options:
1. Letter grade
2. Pass/No Pass
Unless otherwise indicated by "Pass/No Pass" only, all courses are offered with the above choices. However, you must select the Pass/No Pass option no later than the first 30% of the class. Refer to your printed schedule for important dates. If 30% occurs on a weekend or holiday, the Pass/No Pass form must be submitted no later than the preceding business day.
Get more information on how to apply for Pass/No Pass from the Admissions office.
Men who are age 15 through 25 are required to register for the Selective Service (military) if they have not already done so. Federal and some state laws require registration-age men, who apply for certain benefits (such as student financial aid, government employment, U.S. citizenship, and job training) to be registered with the Selective Service. In addition to being subject to prosecution, failure to register may cause you to permanently forfeit eligibility for these benefits, as men cannot register after reaching age 26. Registration forms for the Selective Service System are available in the Admissions Office.
The Tax Relief Act of 1997 provides several tax breaks for students enrolled in post-secondary education. Beginning January 1, 1998, taxpayers may be eligible to claim nonrefundable credit against their federal income taxes.
This is not a scholarship! Credit may be claimed for the qualified tuition and related expenses of the student in the taxpayer’s family, who is enrolled at least half-time in one of the first 2 years of post-secondary education, and who is enrolled in a program leading to a degree, certificate, or other recognized educational credential.
This credit may be claimed for the qualified tuition and related expenses of the students in the taxpayer’s family, who are enrolled in eligible institutions. The amount that may be claimed as a credit is equal to 20 percent of the taxpayer’s first $5,000 of out-of-pocket qualified tuition and related expenses. In addition, the Tax Relief Act provides for educational IRAs and interest deductions from student loan repayments. All taxpayers are encouraged to discuss these tax relief advantages with their accountant and tax preparer.
Non-resident and undocumented students who meet all of the following requirements can be exempted from paying nonresident tuition. Students who are exempted from paying nonresident tuition (pursuant to section 68130.5 of the California Education Code) do not become residents for eligibility purposes for any state-funded program. Students who meet all of the following criteria may be exempted from paying non-resident tuition: 1) The student must have attended a California high school for three or more years 2) The student must have graduated from a California high school or attained the equivalent thereof. 3) In the case of a student without lawful immigration status, an affidavit must be filed with the college that indicates the student has applied for legalization or will do so as soon as the student is eligible to do so. 4) Student must be enrolled in a class offered in the Yosemite Community College District. Students who are nonimmigrant aliens (the most common being the “F” series student visas and “B” series visitor visas) are not eligible for this exemption.
Download and review the exemption form. For more information, please contact the Admissions Office at (209) 575-6853 and, for more information, access their in-depth page about residency statuses.
Modesto Junior College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior College of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (3402 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 569-9177 FAX:(707) 569-9179, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.Visit our Accreditation section for full information and related documents.
Unless specifically exempted by statute or regulation, every course, course section or class, the average daily attendance of which is to be reported for state aid, wherever offered and maintained by the district, shall be fully open to enrollment and participation by any person who has been admitted to the college and who meets such prerequisites as may be established pursuant to Chapter II, Division 2, Part VI of the California Administrative Code, 51820- 51823.
A student may challenge a prerequisite on the grounds that (1) it was not established in accordance with the District’s policy; (2) it is in violation of Title 5; (3) it is discriminatory; (4) student can succeed even though student has not completed the prerequisite; or (5) student will be subject to undue delay because the prerequisite has not been made reasonably available. To challenge a prerequisite, the student must complete a prerequisite challenge form (available in the Division Office that offers the course) and state basis for the challenge. The form must be submitted at least 10 working days prior to the student's registration appointment. A committee from the Division in which the class is offered wll review each petition and render a decision within five working days.
