Providing Hope and financial assistance Since 2013

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about MCSF financial aid eligibility, how to apply, what expenses are covered, and how to donate or volunteer.

The Merced Cancer Society Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers financial assistance to patients in the Central Valley of California who are currently undergoing, or who have recently completed, cancer treatment.

The MCS Foundation strives to relieve qualified patients of financial stress so they can focus on what really matters, fighting cancer. The Foundation provides financial help with day-to-day living expenses that are directly related to their cancer diagnosis.

You submit an application. You can print an application on our website or request one at one of El Portal Comprehensive Cancer Centers locations. You can also apply online.

* The Foundation does not provide direct patient cash grants.

To be eligible, patients must:

  • Be a current California resident over 18 years old
  • Be actively undergoing cancer treatment in California or within 90 days of your final treatment date. Eligible treatment is chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation.
  • Have an annual household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines – see table below. (Will be required to provide bank statements and proof of income for all members of household over 18 years old)
  • Have less than $5,000 in total household liquid assets (checking, savings, CD, stocks etc.)
  • Complete an online application for assistance and submit all required support documentation

Please upload any requested documentation to your application’s profile. A placeholder will be opened for each type of documentation you need to submit, click on the browse and upload a pdf or word doc, pdf or screen shot from your device or computer to your application. You may also fax the documents to our office at 209-726-3410, or email them to us at communications@mercedcancersociety.org.

You may apply anytime. Please note that if there is no activity in your profile for 45 days, your application will be closed. You may call us to reopen a closed application as appropriate. If you have any questions please call our office at 209-726-3410 or email us at communications@mercedcancersociety.onmicrosoft.com