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FAFSA is officially open - here’s what you need to know

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by Macomb Community College

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the 2026-2027 school year officially opened on Oct. 1, and it’s your ticket to grants, loans, scholarships and work-study opportunities. High school seniors and current Macomb students who are enrolling in classes next year must submit the FAFSA to secure their financial future. Here’s what you need to know to make the process smooth and easy.

Christina Thompson

Macomb alumna shows how to turn a pastry arts degree from Macomb into a successful baking career.

Alumni Stories

by Macomb Community College

What started with box mixes and canned frosting has blossomed into a degree and promising career for Macomb pastry arts alumna Christina Thompson. Through the program, Christina mastered everything from artisanal breads and sugar centerpieces to chocolate sculptures and plated desserts that are fit for fine dining.

Today’s Why Apply Day

Today’s Why Apply Day – Here’s what to think about when selecting a college

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by Macomb Community College

Choosing which college to attend is an exciting and often overwhelming decision for students and their families. On “Why Apply Day,” Sept. 19, 2025, high school students are encouraged to start their college application process. Filling out the application is the easy part – the real challenge is deciding which college is the right fit for you.

Aiden Debbs

Alum uses time at Macomb to explore career options, perform with Macombers

Alumni Stories

by Macomb Community College

Sometimes the best decisions are the ones that take time to unfold. For Aiden Debbs, choosing Macomb wasn’t part of his original plan, but it turned out to be exactly what he needed. “I was that person who wanted to go straight to a four-year university,” he said. “But coming to Macomb has been one of the greatest decisions I’ve made for my education.”

furniture in classrooms

Does Furniture Impact Classroom Learning?

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by Macomb Community College

Over the last decade, as online learning has become more common there has been an increase in research on how to make in-person classrooms more comfortable and user-friendly. According to a study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, the furniture that students use during class relates to how well they participate, focus and retain information.