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· Tuition Waivers: Listed below are the waivers available. A majority of these waivers
cover the tuition portion of the bill only. For more details regarding these waivers
and their eligibility requirements please visit the Student Accounts website at
https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/studentaccounts . We can also be reached in
Bedford at 781-280-3645 and in Lowell at 978-656-3291.
Middlesex Community College Payment Plan
Middlesex Community College is pleased to offer the MCC Pay Plan, an interest-free
monthly payment plan that can make your education payments more convenient and
affordable. Each semester your tuition and fees can be divided into five (5) monthly
installments. Your first monthly installment and an application fee ($30 if enrolled in 7
or more semester credits; $15 if enrolled in 6 or less semester credits) is due by your
bill date or January 5th, whichever is earlier. Subsequent monthly installments are
due by the 5th of each month, ending in May.
For more information or assistance visit our website at
Accounts Office in Bedford at 781-280-3645 or in Lowell at 978-565-3291.
*** PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU REGISTER FOR THE PAYMENT PLAN AFTER JANUARY
5TH YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR EITHER A FOUR (4) OR THREE (3) MONTHS
INSTALLMENT PLAN.
Financial Aid
MCC participates in all federal and state financial aid programs available to public
post secondary institutions. Students must complete the 2014-2015 Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In order to be considered for most federal, state, and
institutional financial aid, a student must:
· Be accepted to and enrolled in an eligible program of study
· Have a valid Social Security number
· Be a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States or its
trust territories
· Maintain at least half time enrollment status (except for the Federal Pell Grant
awards)
· Maintain satisfactory academic progress (see policy below)
· Maintain compliance with selective service requirements
· Not be in default on any previous student loan or in repayment of an
educational grant.
Financial aid awards are based on financial need, enrollment status, and availability
of funding. Financial aid applications are available online at www.fafsa.gov.
Our Bedford Office is located in the Enrollment Center and the telephone number is
781-280-3650. Our Lowell Office is located on the third floor of City Campus and the
telephone number is 978-656-3242.
Should You Apply For Financial Aid?
Have you ever asked yourself one of the following questions:
· Is it too late to apply for financial aid for the spring semester?
· How do I fill out the 2014-2015 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
To find out more, students and their parents are encouraged to attend a FAFSA
workshop. The workshops will guide you in filling out the FAFSA and will provide you
with information regarding the financial aid process.
Please bring the following documents with you:
· Signed copy of parents' 2013 Federal Income Tax Return (dependent students)
· Signed copy of student's 2013 Federal Income Tax Return
· W-2 Forms and other records of money earned in 2013 for both student and parent
· Records of 2013 untaxed income (Welfare benefits, Social Security benefits, or
Workers' Compensation)
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
To be eligible for federal student financial aid, students must meet Satisfactory
Academic Progress (SAP) standards. All recipients of all financial aid programs,
including state funded programs, are subject to these standards for financial aid
eligibility
. Permission to enroll does not equal financial aid satisfactory academic
progress.
Satisfactory academic progress evaluation is based on cumulative MCC course work
as appearing on the student's official academic transcript and will include transfer
credit. Any classes taken during any summer session (within the same summer) will
be considered in the next review process. Only credit courses are considered for
satisfactory academic progress evaluation.
The minimum standards of satisfactory academic progress are evaluated by the
following criteria
1. Grade point average (GPA): Students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade
point average based on the total attempted credits to remain in good standing.
Number of attempted credits
Minimum Grade Point Average
1 ­ 12
1.7
13 ­ 24
1.8
Above 24
2.0
2. Completion rate percentage: All students must successfully complete 66.6% of
their attempted credits as appearing on their official academic transcript.
3. Maximum timeframe requirement: The student must complete his or her
educational program of study within a timeframe no longer than 150% of the
published length of the educational program, as measured by credits attempted
and including transfer credits.
Additional information on satisfactory academic progress can be found on our
website at https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/FinancialAid/ A paper version of the
policy is available in our Financial Aid Offices.
· Armed Forces
· Client of Massachusetts Rehabilitation
· Commission of the Blind
· Commonwealth September 11, 2001
Tragedy Tuition Waiver
· DSS Adopted Children Tuition Waiver
· DSS Foster Children Tuition Waiver
· Higher Education Employee Tuition Waiver
· Human Service Provider Tuition Waiver
· John and Abigail Adams Scholarship
· Massachusetts National Guard
Tuition Waiver
· MCC Employee Tuition and Fee Waiver
· Native American Tuition Waiver
· Stanly Z. Koplik Certification of Mastery
Tuition Waiver
· State Employee Tuition Waiver
· Valedictorian Tuition Waiver
· Veterans
· Senior Citizens: Permanent MA residents
60 years of age or over may take courses
for $50 per 3-credit-course and $65 per
4-credit-course on a space available basis.
· Reserve Officers Training Corps: MCC
students may enroll at UMass Lowell for
ROTC. Scholarships are available. Call
AFROTC Dept. 345, UMass Lowell,
978-934-2252.
Need help with the Financial
Aid Application?
Attend a Middlesex FAFSA workshop and receive help with
filing your application for Financial Aid
Workshop Schedule
Wednesday
December 3
3 p.m.
Bedford
Wednesday
December 10
3 p.m.
Lowell
Wednesday
December 10
3 p.m.
Bedford
Wednesday
December 17
3 p.m.
Lowell
Parents are welcome to attend.
For more details call Bedford 781-280-3650, Lowell 978-656-3242
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