FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

 

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).

SPRING/SUMMER 2008 AID

Application  forms for the Spring/Summer, 2008 semester are now available.  Students should review the schedule of classes to be sure there are classes available for Spring/Summer, 2008 enrollment before submitting the appilcation.

APPLY NOW FOR 2008-09

Now is the time to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2008-09 year. This form should be filed no later than April 15, 2008 for students who plan to enroll for the Fall, 2008 semester

If you received financial aid for the 2007-08 academic year, you must refile the FAFSA for 2008-09. Students are encouraged to file online for fastest and most accurate results.

BUYING BOOKS JUST GOT EASIER

Effective with the Spring/Summer, 2008 semester, students can now use their financial aid to purchase books directly from Follett bookstore. Book checks will no longer be issued. Students will be able to go directly to the bookstore and charge their books, based on financial aid funds available to them. Further details are available from the Financial Aid Office at 586.445.7228 or by email at finaid@macomb.edu.