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Financial aid is way more than student loans. It includes grants, scholarships, and work opportunities. At Monroe Community College, it’s our priority to find the best financial aid options for you. Get started below and work with our team to understand the available types of aid, submit what’s needed, and stay on track each semester.

Make Financial Aid Work for You
  • Explore Your Options
  • Apply for Aid
  • Stay on Track

Contact Financial Aid

Brighton Campus
Building 1, Room 231

Office Hours  
Monday through Thursday: 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. 
Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. 
 
Downtown Campus
Student Engagement Center, Floor 3, Room 310

Office Hours 
Monday through Thursday: 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. 
Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
585-292-2050
financialaid@monroecc.edu
Walk-in Hours: Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Find the Financial Aid That’s Right for You

Tuition & Fees

From understanding your aid options to completing the FAFSA, MCC is here to make the process easier. Explore the types of financial aid available, follow our step-by-step application guides, and get support from our Financial Aid team when you need it.

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Types of Financial Aid

Explore Types of Financial Aid
Not sure where to start or what applies to you? Get to know the different types of financial aid, from grants and scholarships to special programs like SUNY Reconnect. See what applies to you, and when you’re ready to get started, we’re here for you.
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How to Apply for Financial Aid

Step-by-Step Guide
To receive most financial aid, you’ll need to complete the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn how to file your FAFSA, then get specific step-by-step guides based on your student type and other aid options. Stop by our Financial Aid Computer Lab if you need help filling out your FAFSA.

Real Help Paying for College

Each year, MCC students benefit from financial aid that helps reduce costs and limit debt.
60.3%
of MCC students graduated with zero debt in 2024–25
$3.68 Million
in financial aid awarded to MCC students in 2024-25 (excluding loans)
$2 Million
in MCC Foundation scholarships awarded to 945 students in 2024-25