To apply for federal and state aid, complete the following:

1.       Apply for a U.S. Dept. of Education Personal Identification Number (PIN) at www.pin.ed.gov.  Please note: If you are a dependent student, one of your parents will also need to apply for a PIN.

2.       Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Note: If you wish to file your FAFSA online and do not have a PIN, you can print a signature page, complete it and mail it in to be matched up with your electronic FAFSA submission.  Please allow an additional 2-3 weeks for processing.

 MCC Federal School Code:  009981

Priority dates for maximum consideration for Federal and State Aid

Students must meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need. (Some loan/scholarship programs are exempt.)
• Demonstrate that you are qualified to enroll in the postsecondary education by completion of one of the following:
  • High school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate
  • Minimum scores on Ability to Benefit (ATB) test
  • Completion of a high school education in a home school setting approved under state law
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program.
• Be a citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Have a valid Social Security Number.
• Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.
• Certify that you will use federal student aid only for educational purposes and certify that you are not in default on a federal student loan and do not owe money on a federal student grant.
• Comply with Selective Service registration, if required.