Financial Aid at MCC

Applying For Aid...

Students applying for financial aid should do so at least 9 weeks before the start of the semester for which they are applying.  Also, all student transcripts must be on file in the Registrar’s Office before financial aid can be processed. 

There are many factors affecting eligibility for financial aid, so all students are encouraged to apply, even if unsure about their eligibility. 

All applications for financial aid are available in local high school guidance offices and in the Student Development area of Mayland’s Gwaltney Hall.

If at any time you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Financial Aid Department by calling
1-800-4-MAYLAND.

FAFSA

The FAFSA application is used to determine eligibility for all federal aid, including:  Pell Grants, Federal Work Study, and the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG).  It is also used to determine eligibility for the North Carolina State Incentive Grant (NCSIG), the North Carolina Community College Grant (NCCCG) and the North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship (NCELS).

Steps for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Step 1 – Apply online at www.pin.ed.gov for your Federal Student Aid PIN.  A PIN allows you to apply, “sign” your online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), make corrections to your application information and more.  If you are a dependent, both you and a parent will need a PIN.  Protect your PIN—you will use the same PIN each time you apply for Federal Student Aid.

Step 2 - Collect the documents needed to apply, including income tax returns and W-2 forms.  A full list of what you need can be found at www.fafsa.gov.   If you have not yet completed your tax return, you may estimate this information, apply, and make corrections later.  Directions are available within the application for those not required to file.  If you are a dependent, you will need parental information as well.

Step 3 -  Complete and submit the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov.  The FAFSA should be completed at least
9 weeks prior to the start of the semester in order to receive Pell Grant funding in time to pay tuition and purchase books.  Be sure to include Mayland’s school code on the FAFSA:  011197.

Step 4 - After submitting your FAFSA, you will receive an e-mail (using the e-mail account listed on your FAFSA) from the Department of Education containing a link from which you can print your Student Aid Report (SAR).  The SAR is a print out of all the information you included on your FAFSA and also contains your Expected Family Contribution (EFC).   You will also receive an e-mail from Mayland requesting additional documentation for the purpose of processing your FAFSA application.  Please respond promptly to ensure timely processing of you application.

Step 5 - Students who apply, submit all required documentation, and meet eligibility requirements will receive an award letter in the mail stating the amount of the award they are eligible to receive.  This amount is based on full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours) and will be adjusted accordingly for students who attend less than full-time.          

Tips for completing your FAFSA:

• “Help” buttons on every page of the FAFSA application will take you to additional help.  Click the “Live Chat” button between 8:00am and midnight to chat with a representative.
• Call 1-800-422-3243 for toll-free help between 8:00am and midnight Eastern time.  For the hearing impaired, call 1-800-730-8913 (TTY).
• Visit www.studentaid.ed.gov/guide and read the online version of Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid.  Here you will find various financial aid topics from preparing fro college to repaying student loans.

• FAFSA4caster helps you estimate your eligibility for Federal student aid. Visit www.fafsa.gov to learn more.
• You must submit a new FAFSA every year after January 1 for the next academic year.

FAFSA Requirements for Distance Education Students

For Mayland students who wish to enroll in RAVEN (Regional Audio/Video Education Network) classes, the financial aid application process is similar to that for on-campus classes. Requirements for telecourses, Internet courses, and teleweb courses, which are all monitored by Mayland instructors are considered the same as normal classroom instruction.

However, courses from other colleges offered through FOLDER (Functioning Online Listing of Distance Education Resources) do have additional paperwork requirements. In order to receive any type of Title IV aid, these students must submit the following documentation:

• copy of registration form showing the course number, section number, course title, number of credit hours, and total charges;
• copy of tuition and fee payment receipt;
• confirmation by letter or e-mail from the course instructor that the student is enrolled and participating in the online class

All students picking up Financial Aid checks from the Business Office must present a form of picture ID.

All undergraduate non-degree Pell programs which have courses that will not transfer for full credit towards an associate degree at Mayland Community College will be prorated using the clock hour conversion formula as regulated by the Department of Education.

Federal Student Loan

Beginning July 1, 2011, for the 2011-2012 academic year, Mayland Community College will participate in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program.  This program includes the Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans.  The lender is the United States Department of Education.  To apply for a student loan you must complete the FAFSA and turn in all required documentation.  You must be enrolled at least half time (six credit hours) and you must maintain satisfactory academic progress.  For additional loan information, contact the Financial Aid Office.

Work Study

The Federal Work-Study Program is a federally funded program that provides an opportunity for students to work and earn money to assist with their educational expenses while enrolled at Mayland Community College.  Students must be Pell eligible in order to qualify for the Work Study Program.  Pell eligibility is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which must be completed by the student each academic year.  For more information on the Work Study Program or to apply, contact the Financial Aid Office or print the application and fact sheet here.

Childcare

The Mayland Community College (MCC) Child Care Project is a state grant which is funded through the North Carolina Community College System to provide child care assistance for student-parents attending Mayland Community College, who otherwise would be unable to attend school.  Students who are enrolled at MCC for nine (9) or more credit hours may be eligible for these limited funds.  For more information on the Child Care Project or to apply, contact the Financial Aid Office or print the application and fact sheet here.

MCC Scholarship Program

Through the MCC Scholarship Program, the Mayland Community College Foundation seeks to provide financial assistance to students who otherwise would not be able to continue their education.  This program offers many scholarship opportunities to Mayland students through the completion of a single scholarship application. 
Students may apply to the MCC Scholarship Program each semester by submitting a completed application along with all supporting documentation by no later than noon on the following deadline dates:

• Fall 2011 – June 24
• Spring 2012 – October 15
• Summer 2012 – March 15, 2012

For more information on the MCC Scholarship Program or to apply, contact the Financial Aid Office or print the application here.

A number of other scholarships with varying eligibility criteria are available at Mayland, and students are encouraged to visit the Foundation’s Scholarship page at www.mayland.edu/foundation to learn more about these scholarships.  Download and print a listing of all available scholarships here.