In addition to applying for financial aid, you are encouraged to apply for all non-need based aid for which you may be eligible. Non-need based aid consists of assistance not available through our office including, but not limited to: veteran's benefits,
vocational rehabilitation benefits, tuition waivers, AmeriCorps and alternative loans.
Eligibility Requirements
Federal Student Aid
To be eligible to receive federal student aid, students must:
- Be a citizen or eligible non-citizen.
- Have a valid social security number.
- Have a high school diploma or GED, or have completed homeschooling.
- Be enrolled in an eligible MHCC degree or certificate program.
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP).
- Not owe a refund on a federal student grant or be in default on a federal student loan.
- Register (or already be registered) with the Selective Service System if you are a male and not currently on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Not have a conviction for the possession or sale of illegal drugs for an offense that occurred while you were receiving federal student aid (such as grants, work-study, or loans).
- Demonstrate financial need (for most types of aid) based on the methodology written into law by the U.S. Congress by applying for such aid on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Cost of Attendance
College costs include more than tuition and room and board. Financial Aid budgets are based on averages and do NOT reflect your actual costs for attending college or for all your living expenses. The total amount of aid you receive (grants, work, loans,
scholarships, etc.) cannot exceed the cost of attendance you have been given. Scholarships and tuition waivers may reduce your existing aid package.
Here are common costs included in your cost of attendance budget:
Item
|
Description
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Tuition |
The cost of registered course credits. See www.mhcc.edu/Tuition_Residency/ for MHCC’s tuition rate. |
Room and board |
Lodging and food costs vary by school. |
Books and school supplies |
Books can be expensive. School supplies include
- book bags
- notebooks
- pens and pencils
- paper and computer paper
|
Fees |
Fees vary by school but may include parking fees, technology fees, course fees, and more. Specific programs may also have additional fees. See www.mhcc.edu/Tuition_Residency/ for information on some of MHCC’s fees. |
Travel and miscellaneous expenses |
- Transportation costs.
- Personal expenses, such as, clothing and mobile phone costs.
- Computer and printer.
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Visit
www.mhcc.edu/FinancialForms/ for MHCC’s current Cost of Attendance information (see document titled “Budgets” for the current award year).