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Considering transfer? Looking for options?
Want to pursue a Bachelor degree? Have questions?
We've got answers
· Discover how your MCC major and course choices will impact
a successful transfer.
· Investigate MassTransfer and other agreements to help make
a smooth transition to your next college.
· Learn how to qualify for the MassTransfer Tuition Waiver.
· Explore other scholarships and financial aid information for
transfer students.
MCC Transfer Counselors are located in the Academic, Career
and Transfer Centers in Bedford and Lowell.
Call: 800-818-3434 to schedule an appointment.
A Statewide Transfer Program to
Streamline the Transfer Process
The MassTransfer Associate Degree program guarantees
transfer admission to a Bachelor degree program at any one
of University of Massachusetts campuses or a Massachusetts
State University to MCC students who graduate with a 2.5
GPA from a linked Associate Degree program at MCC.
Students completing a linked Associate Degree program at
MCC who graduate with a 3.0 GPA receive an additional
benefit of a 33% Tuition Waiver. (UMASS Amherst, UMASS
Lowell, UMASS Dartmouth and Salem State provide a 100%
tuition waiver)
Transfer Events and College Visits
· University & College visits to MCC
· University & College Interviews &
On-the-Spot Admission
Financial Aid
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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) no later than June 15, 2015 for summer course eligibility. 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 SAP policy)
· Maintain compliance with selective service requirements
· Have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent
· 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. Federal financial aid applications are available online at www.FAFSA.gov. Our
Bedford Office is located in the Enrollment Center and can be reached by telephone at
781-280-3650. Our Lowell Office is located on the third floor of the Cowan Center and the
telephone number is 978-656-3242.
New Financial Aid Info
Students who attended other colleges full-time during the 2014-2015 academic year may
not have remaining eligibility for summer financial aid at Middlesex Community College
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 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 transcript and will occur at the end of each semester.
Any classes taken during any summer session (within the same summer)) are viewed as
one enrolled term. 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
www.middlesex.mass.edu/financialaid (click on Academic Progress). A paper version of
the policy is available in our Financial Aid Offices.
Financial Aid Withdrawal Policy
The calculation of how much financial aid a student is eligible to receive is determined by
the date the student withdrew from Middlesex Community College. Students earn financial
aid each semester based upon the length of time they attend Middlesex Community
College. The percentage of aid earned is determined by dividing the number of days a
student was enrolled by the number of days in the semester. Information on our policy may
be found on our website at www.middlesex.mass.edu/financialaid (click on Withdrawal
Policy)
. A paper version of this policy is available in our Financial Aid Offices.
Summer Financial Aid Eligibility
Students who were enrolled part time (less than 12 credits) during the fall 2014
and/or spring 2015 semesters may be eligible for Federal Pell Grant funds for
summer costs. You may use your Pell award this summer for less than half time
enrollment, even for only one class, in most circumstances.
Your eligibility for a Pell Grant for the summer of 2015 semester is subject to a
number of requirements:
· Your Pell grant award will be determined based on your level of enrollment for
the summer term.
· If you received a Pell Grant at another college this academic year, it will
reduce your remaining Pell Grant eligibility.
· Your summer Pell Grant will be cancelled if you are currently not meeting
satisfactory academic progress standards or after spring grade review.
· In some cases your summer Pell Grant may not cover the full cost of tuition
and fees.
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