College for Parents
College for Parents
***NEW THIS SPRING 2023***
College for Parents provides information that parents can discuss and share with their
college bound students. Specifically, Parents will get access to monthly classes
that provide financial support and resources to parents, guardians, educators and
students while navigating the college process. MCC is here to help you get off to
an informed start for you and your child's college journey. Topics covered:
- Financial Literacy for Parents
- State School Savings
- Direct and Indirect Expenses in College
- AP, CLEP, Dual Enrollment & Early College Credit
- Alumni Experiences
- Athletic Scholarships
- Tuition vs. Fees
Please contact ellisl@middlesex.mass.edu for questions or suggested topics.
Spring 2023 College for Parents Schedule of Events
Credit Management
Explore your credit profile and learn all the details behind a credit score. Understand
what banks expect, and review the process that all three credit bureaus use to report.
Take the necessary steps to ensure you are a better credit risk and develop tools
for long term financial independence. (10 hours) $119
2/8-3/1 5:00pm-6:30pm Wednesday
Online w/class meeting times
Course Number: PER 591 75 CRN: 20255
Alumni Experiences
Hear the unique stories of three alumni of Middlesex Community College. Navigating
the college process as a parent is never an easy one! Join us for a 90 minute session
where you get to hear and ask questions of alumni of Middlesex. Learn about their
decisions to attend an in-state community college, how they were able to decide upon
a program of study, transferring options and career pathways. Let this be your first
step in supporting your teens during the college process. (90 minutes) $45
3/22 6:00pm-7:30pm Wednesday
Bedford Campus, Henderson Hall, Room 113
Course Number: PER 588 30 CRN: 20254
What is FAFSA and Why is it Important?
This class will explain what is FAFSA, application deadlines, how to obtain an FSA
ID and what documents parents will need to assist their child in completing the Financial
Aid application. Please Note: This is a hyflex class which means you can enroll for face to face or
virtual. (1 hour) $39
4/5 6:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday Hyflex/Lowell Campus, Cowan Center, Room 214
Course Number: PER 587 80 CRN: 20256
Other ways to pay for school
This class will explore different student employment options from job offerings on
Handshake, to work-study opportunities. This course will also cover how to lower out
of pocket expenses and research scholarship offers. This is a hyflex class which means
you can enroll for face to face or virtual. Please Note: This is a hyflex class which means you can enroll for face to face or
virtual. (1 hour) $39
4/12 6:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday Hyflex/LowellCampus, Cowan Center, Room 214
Course Number: PER 586 80 CRN: 20257
How Much Does College Really Cost?
This class will cover the direct and indirect college expenses, how to understand
the student bill, tuition and fees and what expenses can be waived and what courses/majors
can accrue additional charges. Please Note: This is a hyflex class which means you can enroll for face to face or
virtual. (1 hour) $39
4/19 6:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday Hyflex/Lowell Campus, Cowan Center, Room 214
Course Number: PER 585 80 CRN: 20258
iGrad: Financial Management Tool
This is an introductory class into iGrad. What is iGrad and how iGrad can help students
obtain financial stability. Please Note: This is a hyflex class which means you can enroll for face to face or
virtual. (1 hour) $39
4/26 6:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday Hyflex/Lowell Campus, Cowan Center, Room 214
Course Number: PER 584 80 CRN: 20259