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MCC Daily Tribune

Return to Complete Program Now Offers Debt Relief to Qualified Returning Students

Return to Complete, MCC's debt deferment program that began last fall, is available to former students whose debt to MCC prevented them from re-enrolling for the past three years or more. The program assists qualified students who are eager to resume their studies by deferring payments on their debt to MCC until they earn an associate degree or certificate.

New this spring: The Return to Complete program now offers debt relief of up to $1,200 on debt owed to MCC. Debt relief is applied across three consecutive semesters as long as the student takes a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester and earns a minimum 2.0 GPA per semester. Students currently participating in the Return to Complete program may also be eligible for debt relief.

If you know a former student who may be interested, please encourage the student to register online for an upcoming information session (see schedule below), or direct the student to contact the MCC Admissions office via phone or email at return2complete@monroecc.edu. Information sessions are scheduled on:

  • Monday, April 29, 2019, 6:00-7:00 p.m., High Falls A/B, Downtown Campus
  • Tuesday, May 14, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Warshof Conference Center, Flynn Campus Center (Monroe B), Brighton Campus
  • Monday, June 3, 3:00-4:00 p.m., High Falls A/B, Downtown Campus
  • Saturday, June 15, 9:00-10:00 a.m., High Falls A/B, Downtown Campus
  • Thursday, July 11, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Warshof Conference Center, Flynn Campus Center (Monroe B), Brighton Campus

To qualify for Return to Complete, students must have been previously enrolled in a degree or certificate program three or more years ago, show their ability to pay for the current and future semesters (including applicable financial aid programs), take a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester, and maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or better. Students will have up to four years to complete their certificate or degree under the program before renewing payment on the past debt. The debt will not accrue interest while the student is in the program. Students begin paying on the outstanding debt upon completion of their degree or certificate program.

Additional supports, such as financial literacy education, are built into the program to ensure students successfully reengage with the college.

Please join us in spreading this good news and supporting returning students who are ready to complete their education.

Christine Casalinuovo-Adams
Enrollment Management
04/12/2019