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College Resources
· How to Request an MCC Transcript
To request an MCC transcript, we must have your transcript request in writing. You may visit the Student Information Centers on either
campus to obtain a form or you may mail a request to us. We need to have your name, and date of Birth, Student ID number, your
approximate dates of attendance, and the complete address where the transcript will be sent. We also need to have your signature
in order to release your transcript. There is a fee of $2 per transcript. For further information about requesting an MCC transcript, call
· NECCUM-Northeast Consortium of Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts
Full-time day students at any of the NECCUM member institutions may cross register for two courses per semester, under certain
conditions. The consortium includes Endicott College, Gordon College, Marian Court College, Merrimack College, Middlesex Community
College, North Shore Community College, Northern Essex Community College, Montserrat College of Art, Salem State College and the
University of Massachusetts Lowell. Selection is limited to courses not offered at the college where the student is enrolled. For further
information, inquire at MCC's Academic, Career and Transfer Center at the Bedford or Lowell Campus. NECCUM is not available during
the summer.
· CLEP
Middlesex accepts credit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) of the College Entrance Examination Board. For more
information, please call the Academic, Career and Transfer Center at 1-800-818-3434.
· Advanced Placement
Middlesex accepts credit for advanced placement. Please call the Academic, Career and Transfer Center at
1-800-818-3434.
Financial Aid
MCC participates in all federal and state financial aid programs available to public post secondary institutions. Students must complete
the 2015-2016 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than June 15, 2016 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
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 2015-2016 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 academic year. 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
Policy). A paper version of this policy is available in our Financial Aid Offices.Cost of Attendance
Summer Financial Aid Eligibility
Students who were enrolled part time (less than 12 credits) during the fall 2015 and/or spring 2016 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 2016 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.
College Resources
Academic, Career, Transfer Centers & Student Information Centers
Plus a Resource for Faculty Advisors
Bedford: Enrollment Center Building, First Floor, Room 115
Lowell: Cowan Center, Ground Floor, G02
Student Information Center and Academic, Career and Transfer Center Hours.
· The Centers are open
Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.
All current students or students considering Middlesex have access to the services of the Academic, Career, and Transfer Centers
for assistance with admission counseling, overall program planning, course selection, and individualized attention to their specific
academic needs and goals, including transfer planning.
For appointments, call 1-800-818-3434.
Summer Bookstore Hours
Bedford · Campus Center, 781-276-4211
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. · Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lowell · 88 Middle Street, 978-322-8323
Monday -Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. · Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Closed May 27th - Memorial Day and July 4th - Independence Day.
Please contact bookstore for additional hours.
Evening hours will be observed for summer term openings · www.efollett.com
Computer Access
· Open to MCC students
· Free access to the internet
· Technical support
· Computer Classroom
Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open labs are located in the college libraries
Disability Support
Middlesex Community College is committed to the policies of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for persons with disabilities. The
college provides a variety of academic support services for students with documented physical, psychiatric and/or learning disabilities.
Support services may include: pre-registration advising, tutoring, scribes, copies of class notes, distraction reduced testing, print
enlargement, extended time testing, assistive technology. Services are coordinated through the Disability Support Services Office.
· Bedford, Enrollment Center, second floor: 781 2803630
· Lowell, Cowan Center, third floor counseling area: 9786563258
Center for Health & Wellness Office
· Bedford, Campus Center, Room 211, 781-280-3765
· Lowell, Cowan Center, G04, 978-656-3235
Libraries
· Bedford, Academic Resource Center, 781-280-3708
· Lowell, Federal Building, 50 Kearney Square, 978-656-3004
Personal Counseling and Consultation Services
Do you need emotional support and someone to talk to?
Licensed Personal Counselors are available to provide support and assistance to students who are coping with personal difficulties that
may be interfering with their academic progress.
Services are:
· Free of charge
· Strictly confidential
· Short term and goal oriented
For more information, call or stop by:
· Lowell Campus, Cowan Center, Third Floor, 978-656-3258
· Bedford Campus, Enrollment Center, 2nd Floor, 781-280-3630
* Referrals to community resources are available.
Student Completion Rate
Students enter community colleges with a variety of academic, career and personal goals.
Many enroll at the college planning to complete a degree or certificate program. Others are more directly interested in improving their
basic academic skills, mastering specific job skills, preparing to transfer to a bachelor's degree granting institution or learning about
topics of personal interest. In addition, community college students often must balance a variety of competing responsibilities, such as
family, work and school, which make it difficult for many of them to enroll full time every semester.
In fall 2011, 1,340 new full time students enrolled at Middlesex Community College. Fourteen percent graduated in three years or less.
An additional twenty percent transferred to another institution.
Academic, Career, Transfer Centers
A centralized location to get...
· Admission Counseling
· Academic Advising
· Academic Plan Development
· Goal Clarification
· Course Content Information
· Incoming Transfer Credit Evaluation
· Transfer Counseling to Baccalaureate Programs
· Information on Degree Audit
· Graduation Review
· Career Counseling
· Job Search Strategies
· Resumes and Cover Letters
· Self Assessment for Major
and Career Plans
· On-Campus Recruitment
· Information on Occupation
and Labor Trends
Student Information Centers
Where students and faculty get quick and
complete information on...
· Any questions you may have
· Student Advocate
· Admission Applications
· Registration
· Add/Drop
· Course Withdrawal
· Graduation Applications
· Grades & Grade Changes
· Class Lists
· Help with MiddleNet
· Transcripts
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