FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

**Note:  The Macomb Community College Financial Aid Office is concerned about privacy and security of student records.  The student is required to provide identification before he/she can receive service or obtain information about his/her financial aid record.  The student can also authorize an eligible parent or spouse to act on the student's behalf by completing an authorization form.  This procedure is implemented as an ongoing effort to protect the confidentiality of the student's records**

 

Financial Aid Office Mission Statement
The Financial Aid Office at Macomb Community College strives to provide financial aid access to all students.To the best of its ability, the staff seeks to meet a student's full financial need, provide excellent quality of service and be responsive to the needs of the student, the College and the Community.

 

The Financial Aid Office also works to maintain an operation that has the highest integrity, exhibiting fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, within provider guidelines.

 

Accreditation
Macomb Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of College and Universities. Student who wish to review a copy of the document describing the College’s accreditation should contact the Office of the President of the Higher Learning Commission of NCA at 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL  60602-2504; 1-800-621-7440.

Statement of Compliance
In compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Macomb Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, mental or physical handicaps, age or sex in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, educational services, programs and activities.

A drug abuse prevention program is available to staff and students. It includes health counseling, information and referral services. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Employee Assistance Center at 586.412.1555.

The Financial Aid Office adheres to the Statement of Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA).

FAQs

Who should apply for financial aid?
What is financial aid?
What is the EFC and what does it mean?
How is financial need determined?
How often do I have to apply for financial aid?
Answers

FINANCIAL AID PAYMENTS FOR WINTER 2009

Financial aid pays to your account 10 days before the start date of each class. Payments for financial aid will not be made until you have received an official financial aid award letter from the Macomb Community College Financial Aid Office.

 

The first payments to your account will be made on January 6, 2009.

 

Balance checks for refunds of excess financial aid will be issued starting February 2, but only for classes that start in January.  

 

If you have classes that start in February, March or April, the financial aid payments for those classes will be 10 days before the class start date. Please note: Your full financial aid will not pay until all of your classes have started. For example, if you have 12 credit hours, 6 starting in January and 6 starting in February, you will only receive ½ time financial aid (for 6 credit hours) to pay your January classes; the remaining ½ time financial aid (for the other 6 credit hours) will not pay until February.

 

Attention Transfer Students: Financial aid does not automatically transfer from school to school. If you are transferring to Macomb Community College from a previous college, you will need to have the results of your FAFSA sent to Macomb, federal code number 008906.

 

Questions can be directed to the Financial Aid Office at 586.445.7228 or finaid@macomb.edu.

 

FINANCIAL AID FOR WINTER 2009

If you plan to enroll in winter, 2009 classes, it is important that you complete the 2008-09 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as quickly as possible. 

  

If you were sent a letter requesting documents/forms to complete your financial aid application, or if the letter requested you to do something to complete your application, you must turn in your documents as quickly as possible.

 

Do not wait until the last minute to turn in forms. This will only cause a delay in processing and you won’t have funds to pay for your classes or buy your books.

 

Questions regarding winter, 2009 financial aid can be directed to the Financial Aid Office at 586.445.7228 or finaid@macomb.edu.

 

HOW TO BUY YOUR BOOKS USING FINANCIAL AID

If students have financial aid in excess of tuition and fees, they can use their excess financial aid funds to buy books from the campus Follett Bookstore, starting Wednesday, January 7. This option cannot be used for book purchases online or with any other bookstore vendor.

 

There are a few steps the student must follow to buy their books.

 

Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Financial Aid Office at 586.445.7228 or finaid@macomb.edu.