Your guide to applying for financial aid
Whether you're a new, returning, or future student, follow these steps to apply for financial aid and keep your aid on track. MCC's Federal School Code is 002484
Step 1: Apply to MCC
Before financial aid can be fully processed, you should begin the admission process.
- Complete the MCC Application for Admission.
- Set up your myMCCKC account when you receive your admission confirmation email.
- Access your myMCCKC student email regularly. Financial Aid will send important updates
there.
- You may find it useful to forward mail from this account to a personal email account; instructions for how to forward your student email.
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended, including dual-credit courses taken in high school.
- Meet with a Student Success Advisor to confirm your program of study.
Step 2: Complete the FAFSA
To determine general eligibility for financial aid, you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for each year you want to receive funds. It is FREE to apply. Submit your FAFSA as early as possible to maximize aid opportunities.
Before You Start, have the following ready:
- MCC's School Code: 002484.
- Your FSA ID to sign electronically
- You can apply for or request your FSA ID on the FAFSA website.
- Your Social Security number
- Driver's license (if applicable)
- Tax and income information
- 2024 tax information for your 2026-2027 FAFSA
(fall 2026, spring 2027 and summer 2027)
- 2024 tax information for your 2026-2027 FAFSA
- Bank account information (if applicable)
- Parent income information (if required)
Additional helpful information
- Provide consent to download IRS data for both you and any other required (spouse or parents if applicable).
- If you have a job but did not file taxes, use your W-2 forms to find your income information (these are mailed by your employer by January 31 each year)
- If you are 23 years old or younger you will likely be considered dependent (the application will guide you based on how you answer the questions) and will need your parents' income information. If your parent receives any child support payments for you, owns any businesses, or has stocks or bonds, a record of those items will also be needed.
Step 3: Check your email and myMCCKC Student Center
After submitting your FAFSA, watch for Your FAFSA Submission Summary. You'll receive a summary from Federal Student Aid showing:
- Your FAFSA results
- Any errors that need correction
- Additional requirements or verification requests
Check Your Financial Aid Portal
Log in to myMCCKC and review your Financial Aid section regularly. You may be asked to submit:
- Federal student aid report
- Federal income tax return transcripts, tax worksheets and proof of income
- Copy of driver's license
- Eligible non-citizen proof
- Verification worksheet
Financial aid cannot be finalized until all requested items have been completed.
Step 4: Enroll in classes
Financial aid awards are based on your enrollment level. Once you've registered for classes, MCC can calculate the aid you may receive.
Step 5: Apply for scholarships
Don't stop with FAFSA!
MCC offers a variety of scholarships that can help reduce your educational costs. Complete scholarship applications early to maximize opportunities.
Step 6: If you need student loans
Loans are optional and must be accepted separately. To receive a federal student loan:
- Accept the loan offer in your Financial Aid Portal.
- Complete Entrance Counseling.
- Complete the Master Promissory Note (MPN) at studentaid.gov.
- Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours each semester.
Keeping your financial aid
To continue receiving aid, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements:
- Maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Successfully complete at least 67% of attempted courses
- Submit transcripts from all colleges attended so MCC can accurately determine eligibility