Apply for Financial Aid

1. APPLY EARLY AND INVESTIGATE ALL DEADLINES!

2. Apply for admission.  

3. Register for a program of study that will lead to a Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts degree, or an Associate of Arts in Teaching.

4. Submit an official copy of your high school transcript be sent to the Office of the Registrar at MACC. A copy of your HiSET or G.E.D. scores may be substituted for this requirement.

5. Submit official transcripts from EACH college/university previously attended.

6. Apply for a FSA ID at StudentAid.Gov to sign the FAFSA on the Web electronically.

7. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at StudentAid.Gov and list MACC’s federal school code, 002491, in step six (6).

• Submit any additional documentation requested; such as, but not limited to, a Verification Worksheet and Tax Return Transcript

8. Register for classes that are required for the degree you are currently seeking at MACC.  Financial aid will not cover courses that are not required for your degree.  Some financial aid programs have minimum credit hour requirements (i.e. student loans require enrollment in at least six (6) credit hours).

9. If applying for a loan, do all of the above, and also:

• Read the MACC Student Loan Application Guide. Refer all questions and concerns to the Financial Aid Office for resolution so you fully understand the process before proceeding to the next step.
• Complete Federal Direct Student Loan Entrance Counseling at StudentAid.gov.
• If you are borrowing a loan at MACC for the first time, you must complete a virtual Student Loan Entrance Counseling session with MACC. Visit the MACC Student Loan Entrance Counseling webpage for a list of dates and times.
• Complete a Federal Direct Student Loan Master Promissory Note at StudentAid.gov.
• Complete, sign, and return a MACC Federal Direct Student Loan Data Sheet to the Financial Aid Office. A MACC Federal Direct Student Loan Data Sheet can be found at the MACC Financial Aid Forms webpage

Please Note: you must meet certain eligibility standards established by the federal, state, institutional and private aid sources. These may include but are not limited to the following: You must be making satisfactory academic progress as defined by MACC’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy; if you are currently in default on a previous student loan, you may not be eligible to receive any Title IV Aid (i.e., Federal Pell Grant, Stafford Loans, Work-Study, etc.), (you should speak with the MACC Financial Aid Office about options for defaulted borrowers).

DEADLINES:

Tuition and fees are due by the first day of classes each semester, so the deadline you should adhere to is: “AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.” If you need financial aid to help you pay for your college expenses (tuition, fees, books, housing, meals, etc.), then it is in your best interest to complete all applications as soon as possible.

Financial aid cannot be processed if you miss deadlines; therefore, you must review the financial aid programs and apply timely.

Most financial aid programs cannot be processed during the last week of a semester. Applications and supporting documents must be submitted BEFORE the last week of a semester.

The last date to complete a FAFSA for the summer semester is June 30 each year.  You must complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA for the 2024 summer semester.  

If financial aid eligibility cannot be determined while you are enrolled, you may be charged a late payment fee, be dropped from your classes, or both, per the institution’s policy for non-payment.

• Plan Ahead–Become familiar with procedures, priority dates and deadlines.

• Apply Early–The best time to file the FAFSA for maximum and timely consideration is between typically between October 1 and February 1; however, the 2024-2025 FAFSA will not be available until mid-December 2023.  
• You do not need to have completed your tax returns in order to file your FAFSA. It is better to file early with good estimates (based on W-2’s and year-end earnings statements) than to file late with exact figures.

• Keep Records–Complete all forms carefully and keep copies for your records.

• Respond to Information Requests–Promptly reply to all requests from our office for additional information.

• Reapply Every Year–Financial aid is not automatically renewed. You must file a FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA to be considered for financial aid each year. Check renewal requirements on all awards.

• Manage Debt Wisely–We recommend that borrowing be limited to necessary educational expenses. Our office offers debt management assistance to help you project repayment obligations and options.

• Ask Questions–Contact the Financial Aid Office with any questions or concerns you may have.

DEADLINES:

Financial aid cannot be awarded/offered if you miss deadlines; and, most financial aid programs cannot be awarded/offered during the last week of a semester. Applications and supporting documents must be submitted before the last week of a semester.

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