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How to Apply for Financial Aid

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Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but the financial aid process doesn’t have to be. Start by filling out the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In addition to federal aid, FAFSA opens the door to state aid, scholarships, work-study funds, and more. Filing early matters because processing can take several weeks.

What You Will Need:
  • Create a FAFSA account for you, and/or your parent(s)/step-parent, and/or spouse
  • MCC FAFSA code: 002872
  • Your Social Security number
  • Tax returns and W-2s for you, and/or your parent(s)/step-parent, and/or your spouse

Contact Financial Aid

Brighton Campus
Building 1, Room 231
 
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.

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

School Codes & Key Dates

These codes identify Monroe Community College on financial aid applications. You’ll need them when completing the FAFSA and New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).
002872
MCC federal school code
2180
MCC TAP school code
October 1
FAFSA opens each year

Steps to Apply

File Your FAFSA
Complete Your TAP Application 
Apply for Scholarships & Other Aid Opportunities

After You Apply

Tools, Forms, and Additional Resources
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Check Your Application Status

It may take up to eight weeks after you’ve applied to receive your package, so check the status of your FAFSA and TAP applications on each website. Avoid delays by following these guidelines: 

  • Check your MCC student email and myMCC portal regularly—this is where we’ll contact you with FAFSA verification issues, application errors, or missing items 
  • If documents are requested, respond as soon as possible to prevent any delays
  • Make sure Admissions has received and processed your required transcript(s) 
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Accept Your Financial Aid Package

After your FAFSA is processed, we’ll receive your information electronically and put together a financial aid package based on your eligibility. Once you’ve received your package, you can accept any offered financial aid awards in the myMCC portal.
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Stay Eligible for Financial Aid

Before you make changes to your schedule, take a moment to see how they could affect your financial aid. Adjusting your enrollment can impact eligibility or repayment. Review the financial aid eligibility guidelines so you can make informed decisions before dropping or withdrawing from a class.