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By reducing barriers, we can provide the support you need to succeed!

MCC understands that when life is hard, succeeding in the classroom is also hard. Our holistic support program is designed to connect you to campus and community resources to help you meet your basic needs like food, utilities support and housing needs.

Students can request basic needs assistance by clicking here or by contacting Leslie Tracy, Counselor for MCC-Online and Basic Needs:

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Community Resources

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  • 39th Street District
  • Crossroads
  • Hyde Park
  • Plaza
  • Pendleton Heights
  • River Market
  • Union Hill
  • West Plaza
  • Blue Springs
  • Excelsior Springs
  • Gladstone
  • Independence
  • Kearney
  • Liberty
  • North Kansas City
  • Smithville
  • Kansas City, Kansas
  • Leavenworth
  • Parkville
  • Riverside
  • St. Joseph
  • Weston
  • Belton
  • Brookside
  • Grain Valley
  • Grandview
  • Harrisonville
  • Lake Lotawana
  • Lee's Summit
  • Raymore
  • Raytown
  • Bonner Springs
  • DeSoto
  • Fairway
  • Gardner
  • Leawood
  • Lenexa
  • Mission
  • Olathe
  • Overland Park
  • Paola

MCC Resources

Financial Aid

MCC Financial Aid can help you find the best ways to pay for your education, including grants, loans, scholarships, and more. Explore your options today.

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Scholarships

Apply for MCC or external scholarships to fund your education. Use Scholarship Universe for MCC opportunities or search external options through local organizations like churches and clubs.

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Food Pantries

Each on-ground campus has a food pantry available to any MCC student. Students may visit any pantry to receive free resources.

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