The MiraCosta College First Year Forward (FYF) Program provides a seamless pathway for high school seniors to attend MiraCosta directly following graduation. The program guarantees participants seats in key gateway courses in their first semester, priority registration for matriculated students, and free tuition and support for textbooks for students in need. Students participating in FYF receive dedicated academic and support services, counseling, career and academic planning tools, access to tutoring, and co-curricular activities, all designed to ensure success in their first year at the college and beyond.