College for Parents
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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:
- What is FAFSA and Why it is important
- Other Ways to Pay for School
- How Much Does College Really Cost
- iGrad: Financial Management Tool
Fall 2023 College for Parents Schedule of Events
What is a FAFSA and Why it is 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. This is a hyflex class which means you can enroll for face to face
or virtual. (1 hour) $39
10/18 6:00pm - 7:00pm Wednesday
Lowell Campus
Building: Cowan Center, room 214
Course Number: PER 587 80 CRN: 18396
Professor: PARRISH
Other Ways to Pay for School
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. This is a hyflex class which means you can enroll for
face to face or virtual. (1 hour) $39 1
10/25 6:00pm - 7:00pm Wednesday
Lowell Campus
Building: Cowan Center, room 214
Course Number: PER 586 80 CRN: 18397
Professor: PARRISH
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. This is a hyflex class which means you can enroll for
face to face or virtual. (1 hour) $39
11/01 6:00pm - 7:00pm Wednesday
Lowell Campus
Building: Cowan Center, room 214
Course Number: PER 585 80 CRN: 18398
Professor: PARRISH
iGrad: Financial Management Tool
This is an introductory course into iGrad. What is iGrad and how iGrad can help students
obtain financial stability? This is a hyflex class which means you can enroll for
face to face or virtual. (1 hour) $39
11/08 6:00pm - 7:00pm Wednesday
Lowell Campus
Building: Cowan Center, room 214
Course Number: PER 584 80 CRN: 18399
Professor: PARRISH