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In order
to receive financial aid do I have to apply each year?
Yes. A student must apply
for financial aid each "Academic year" they plan to attend.
The academic year at MCC begins with Summer and includes
the following Fall and Spring semesters.
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Do I have
to apply every semester?
No.
A student must apply for financial aid each "Academic year"
they plan to attend. The academic year at MCC begins with
Summer and includes the following Fall and Spring semesters.
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What is the
MCC Federal School Code and MCC Tap code?
The MCC Federal School Code
is 002872 and the MCC Tap code is 2180.
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If my parents
are divorced or separated, which parent should provide
the information required to apply for aid?
Answer the questions about
the parent you lived with more during the past 12 months.
(If you did not live with one parent more than the other,
give answers about the parent who provided more financial
support during the past 12 months, or during the most recent
year that you actually received support from a parent) If
this parent has remarried as of today, answer the questions
about that parent and the person whom your parent married.
(your step-parent)
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What if I
can't get my parent's information?
If you are unable to answer
YES to one of the questions #52-58 on the
FAFSA form, you must provide parents information.
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What is my
MCC Voice Response System PIN?
When you call 585-292-2050
and select the Voice Response System option, the system
will tell you how to determine your PIN.
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What is my
Student Records PIN?
If you accessing the system
for the first time, then your PIN is your 6-digit birthdate.
For example, if you were born on February 4, 1958, then
your PIN is 020458. You may change your PIN at any
time by choosing the Change Pin option.
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Do I still
need to submit a Financial Aid Transcript even if I did not
receive aid at a prior school?
You are no longer required
to submit Financial Aid Transcripts from schools you previously
attended.
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Do I need
to submit tax returns?
Some students (and parents)
are required to submit copies of tax returns and other information
to be reviewed. If we need you to submit any documents,
we will notify you by mail. To check online to see if we
need any additional information from you, view the Web
for Students area of our website or call 585-292-2050
and select option 4.
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What does
it take to be considered an independent student?
You must be able to answer
YES to at least one of the following:
- Are you 24 years of age, prior to the start of the calendar year?
- As of today, are you married? (Answer "YES" if you are separated but not divorced)
- Do you have any children who receive more than half of their support from you?
- Do you have dependents (other than your children or spouse) who live with you and who receive more than half of their support from you, now and through the end of the upcoming academic year?
- Are you an orphan or ward of the court or were you a ward of the court until age 18?
- Are you a veteran of the
U.S. Armed Forces?
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What if
my family's financial circumstances change after I apply?
If there is a drastic change to your and/or your families financial circumstances, you may complete and submit a "Request for Considerations of Special Circumstances" Form, which can be downloaded from the "Forms" section of this web site.
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Should I
use a Scholarship Search service?
We recommend you explore
all sources of Financial Assistance. We have provided links
to FREE
search services. We also recommend you not use services
that charge a fee.
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After I
turn in my Direct Loan Promissory Note, when can I expect
the money?
After you sign and return
your Direct Loan Promissory Note, we submit it to the Dept.
of Education for their approval. Once we have the approval
and receive the funds, we disburse the funds to your student
account. Once your account is paid in full, the Bursar will
send you a check for any funds not needed to pay your bill.
Please note: We begin
disbursing funds about the 6th week of school, after the
faculty have verified whether or not students are attending
their classes.
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Will I be
eligible for the same amount of financial aid yearly?
Each academic year you must
complete a new application. Your eligibility is based on
the information you provide on the application, the number
of credit hours you are taking, and your previous academic
performance. If any of these things change, or eligibility
rules change, your awards may change.
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We've been
told we probably will not qualify for aid. Should we bother
to apply?
We encourage everyone to
apply at least once to determine if they are eligible.
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Can I receive
Financial Aid during the Summer?
Yes. If you attend Summer
classes and have applied for Financial Aid for the upcoming
year, you will determine your eligibility for Summer
Pell Grants and Loans. If you are interested in a student
loan, download a
Summer Application.
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How much
Financial Aid can I get?
Eligibility is determined
by the information you report on your FAFSA form, the number
of credit hours you are taking, and your previous academic
performance at Monroe Community College (returning students).
To begin, we encourage you
to complete the
FAFSA application
To research what types of
aid are available view our Types of
Financial Aid page.
To check on the status of
your application view our Web
for Students pages.
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What about
my books?
Books are a very big, and
expensive, part of your academic success at MCC.
If you apply for Financial
Aid early enough and are eligible for enough aid, the College
will establish a "book credit" in the bookstore. To obtain
a book credit you must:
- complete the entire application
process
- submit all required documents
to the College
- have more than enough
financial aid to cover your bill
Book Credits are available
beginning one week before classes begin for eligible students.
We continue to give credits to students through the 3rd
week of classes.
The amount of the book credit
is based on:
- the number of credit hours
a student is taking
- the amount of financial
aid a student is receivng
If you do not use all of
your available book credit, the remaining amount will be
mailed to you after the College determines that you are
still attending after 4 weeks. These checks begin to be
mailed during the 6th week of the semester.
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Will I be
eligible for the same amount of aid at every College?
Probably not. If you are
considering other colleges, contact them regarding your
eligibility at their school.
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What if
I withdraw. How will it affect me?
Withdrawing from classes
will affect you either in the current semester or in the
future. You should think very carefully about your decision
and speak with an
Advisor before making any decisions. Please view our
Catalog
to review possible affects.
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Can I receive
financial aid as a Part-time student?
Yes.
Please check our Applying for Financial
Aid
and our Types of Financial Aid
to check what you
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What if I am
part-time? Do I need any other forms?
You may. Please check our Applying
for Financial Aid
page for more information.
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Is there an
income level cutoff to qualify for Financial Aid?
There are many factors that
affect a student's eligibility. We encourage everyone to apply
no matter what your income.
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Can
Financial Aid be used to cover the cost of living in the MCC
Residence Halls?
Students who are eligible to
receive financial aid in excess of their tuition and fees,
can use that excess financial aid to apply towards the housing
charges of the residence halls. Students should be aware
that they must apply for financial aid BEFORE March 15th,
to insure that their financial aid can be credited towards
their housing charges. Students should also note that not
every student will be eligible for enough financial aid (grants,
loans, & scholarships) to cover their tuition, fees, and
housing charges.
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