Modesto Junior College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Modesto Junior College?

For 2024-25, reported in-state tuition for a full-time undergraduate at Modesto Junior College was $1,196, with $86 in required fees. Reported out-of-state tuition was $9,178, plus the same required-fee amount. These figures describe published charges for that reporting year, not every student's bill.

The reported per-unit charge was $46 for California residents and $353 for nonresidents. Residency classification, the number of units taken, and any course-specific charges can change what a student owes. Before registering, students should use MJC's current fee schedule rather than assume that a prior-year amount still applies.

Tuition is only one part of an annual budget. The reported books-and-supplies estimate was $1,768, while a room-and-board estimate was $22,752. That housing figure is a budgeting estimate, not a residence-hall charge: MJC does not operate undergraduate housing. Transportation and personal expenses also depend on a student's living arrangements.

Financial aid can reduce what an eligible student pays. In the 2024-25 data, 74% of students received financial aid. Reported average net prices varied by family income; for students from families earning $48,000 or less, the figure was $1,623. Net price is an average after grant or scholarship aid, not an individualized quote. Students can seek federal and state grants, the California College Promise Grant if eligible, and scholarships, generally by completing the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application appropriate to their circumstances.

What are the work-study opportunities at Modesto Junior College?

Students looking for paid work while attending Modesto Junior College should distinguish Federal Work-Study from ordinary part-time employment. Work-Study is need-based financial aid earned through an eligible job; receiving an aid offer does not by itself assign a student a position.

Students can ask MJC's financial-aid office about Work-Study eligibility, available positions, and hiring steps. They can also use career services to search for jobs that are not funded by Work-Study. Career support includes individual and group counseling, résumé preparation, interview practice, job listings, job fairs, and employer recruitment. Those services assist with preparation and applications rather than guaranteeing placement.