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Summer Bridge Steps to Apply

 

The Mt. SAC Summer Bridge Program is the perfect way to begin your college journey. You’ll get a head start in college, receive early registration for Fall courses, FREE textbooks, school supplies, and much more! Follow the steps below to complete your Summer Bridge Application, you can also download a printable PDF with these steps here. 

    • 1Step 1: Apply to Mt. SAC for Summer Term

      Submit a Mt. SAC Admission Application Summer Term  

      Complete a summer term application here. Click on "Apply Now" and complete a summer term application. After submitting the application online, you will receive an email confirmation within 2 weeks with your Mt. SAC Student ID number and Username which will help you complete step 2. You can also watch this YouTube video that shows you how to submit a Mt. SAC application.

      You MUST have a Mt. SAC Summer 2025 term admissions application completed before we can review your Summer Bridge application.

      If you have issues logging in to your OpenCCC account (this is the account you create to apply to Mt. SAC) then call their Help Desk at (877) 247-4836. 

      Apply Today

    • 2Step 2: Activate Portal Account

      Claim your Mt. SAC Student Portal Account

      Two weeks after you submit your Mt. SAC application you will receive an email with your Mt. SAC ID number and Username with instructions on how to claim and activate your online student portal account. To claim your account you can watch this video.  Or you can follow the instructions below. If you have issues logging in to your Mt. SAC student portal, then call the Mt. SAC IT Help Desk at (909) 274-4357. 

      Student Account Claim

    • 3Step 3: Summer Bridge Application

      Submit a Summer Bridge Application

      Click below to start the application process. Log in to begin your application. Your username and password are the same you use to log in to your Mt. SAC student portal.

      Submit A Summer Bridge Application

    •  4 Step 4: Complete the Assessment Questionnaire (AQ)

      Complete the Assessment Questionnaire (AQ)

      Complete the Assessment Questionnaire (AQ) at www.mtsac.edu/aq or on your student portal under the Student Success tab. The AQ determines what English and Math courses you should take at Mt. SAC. You will need your Mt. SAC username and password to complete the AQ.

    • 5 Step 5: Apply for Financial Aid

      Apply for Financial Aid 

      Submit TWO financial aid applications as soon as possible:

      1. 2024-2025: This application year will cover your Summer Bridge 2025 classes. We recommend you submit by the end of May 2025 for your Summer Bridge classes to be paid in a timely manner. Final deadline is June 30, 2025. 
      2. 2025-2026: This application year will cover your Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2026 classes. Priority deadline is March 2, 2025.

      The FAFSA and Dream Act applications are available online. Mt. SAC’s Federal School Code is 001245.  For FAFSA visit: www.studentaid.gov.  For Dream Act visit: https://dream.csac.ca.gov 

    • 6 Step 6: Check your Email

      Check your Email

      All Summer Bridge updates will be communicated via the email address you provided on your Summer Bridge application. Once you have completed Step 3 (Submit a Summer Bridge Application) you will receive an automated confirmation email with detailed “next steps” from the Bridge Program.

      Please add The Bridge Program email bridgeprogram@mtsac.edu to your contacts to prevent Bridge emails from going to your junk email. Regularly check your junk email to make sure you don’t miss any emails from us.