A consortium agreement is a written contract that enables students to pursue coursework at two institutions simultaneously. Under such an agreement, a student may receive financial aid based on total units of enrollment at both institutions.
Federal law states that a student may not receive financial aid from two separate institutions at the same time. A student attending more than one college during the same semester should apply for financial aid at the school where he/she is enrolled in the greater number of units. Students in this situation may qualify for a “Consortium Agreement,” which allows the disbursing college to consider funding units of attendance at another institution. Students considering a "Consortium Agreement" need to be enrolled in 6 or more units at MJC.
Federal law states that a student may not receive financial aid from two separate institutions at the same time. A student attending more than one college during the same semester should apply for financial aid at the school where he/she is enrolled in the greater number of units. Students in this situation may qualify for a “Consortium Agreement,” which allows the disbursing college to consider funding units of attendance at another institution. Students considering a "Consortium Agreement" need to be enrolled in 6 or more units at MJC. MJC offers this agreement only in the Fall and Spring Semesters. Contact the Student Financial Services Office for additional information. All courses must be added by the freeze date.
Modesto Junior College is participating in the California Virtual College Exchange (CVC Exchange The CVC (California Virtual College) Exchange is an innovative, student-centered tool that allows students currently enrolled in a California Community College to instantly enroll in online courses offered at eligible colleges without filling out a separate application. This gives students the ability to enroll in courses that may or may not be available at their college, allowing them to achieve their goals faster and seamlessly without needing to complete a separate application and registration processes. MJC is now both a Home and a Teaching School for the CVC Exchange. As a result, students may count courses taken at a Teaching school and have these units count toward the units enrolled at MJC. Students may request a CVC Consortium Agreement for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.
Have a financial aid application on file with Modesto Junior College (MJC) for current academic year
Financial aid file needs to be complete, no missing documents
Meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress or have an approved Financial Aid Appeal
Enrolled in at least half-time (6 units or more) at MJC
Enrolled in courses that are applicable toward degree (courses must be listed on our Educational Plan)
Open: August 18, 2025
Close: October 18, 2025
Freeze Date: November 2, 2025
Refund Date Mirrors 2nd Pell Refund date
Open: January 5, 2026
Close: February 20, 2026
Freeze Date: March 22, 2026
Refund Date Mirrors 2nd Pell Refund date
Open: April 28, 2025
Close: July 14, 2025
Refund Date: August 8, 2025
Contact the Student Financial Services Office for additional information. Please submit completed Consortium form to the Student Financial Services office.
