Get the 411 on government grants.
These government grants are based on need and do not have to be repaid. Learn more below about the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).
MCC federal school code: 002872
MCC TAP school code: 2180
Federal Pell Grant
Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree. (A professional degree would include a degree in a field such as pharmacy or dentistry.) For many students, Pell Grants provide a foundation of financial aid to which other aid may be added. You apply for a Federal Pell Grant through your FAFSA and do not have to pay it back.
To determine if you’re eligible, the U.S. Department of Education uses a standard formula, established by Congress, to evaluate the information you report when you apply. The formula produces a Student Aid Index (SAI) number; which will be used to determine your Pell eligibility.
To learn more about how much you could receive, please visit the Federal Pell Grant page, on the U.S. Department of Education’s site.
MCC will credit the Pell Grant funds to your account.
Yes, if you’re otherwise eligible. The amount of the grant will be prorated based on your enrollment.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
A Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is for MCC students with exceptional financial need – that is, students with the lowest Student Aid Index (SAIs) – and gives priority to students who receive Federal Pell Grants. You apply for the FSEOG through your FAFSA and do not have to pay it back.
The U.S. Department of Education guarantees that each participating school will receive enough money to pay the Federal Pell Grants of its eligible students. There’s no guarantee every eligible student will be able to receive an FSEOG; students at each school may be awarded an FSEOG based on the availability of funds at that school.
MCC students typically receive amounts ranging from $400 to $600 per semester.
MCC will credit your account.
New York State Tuition Assistance Program
The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is a financial aid grant for students meeting residence, income, academic, or other requirements, as established by state law.
When you complete your FAFSA online, you’ll be given a link on the FAFSA website, so you can complete the NYS Express TAP Application (ETA). If you fill out a paper FAFSA, you’ll be sent your ETA by mail.
Upon completion of the ETA, you’ll be notified by HESC of your award. Although an estimate of your eligibility may be included on your MCC award letter, you should be aware that notification from HESC is your official TAP award. MCC will certify your academic eligibility before your TAP award is applied to your account.
TAP awards range from $500 to the full in-state tuition rate at MCC. A TAP award cannot exceed tuition charges.
MCC will credit your account.