Types of Aid

Federal Programs

Federal Pell Grant

The purpose of the Federal Pell Grant is to provide eligible students with a foundation of financial aid for post-secondary education.  Students pursuing a Pell approved degree/diploma/certificate may be eligible for this grant, which ranges from $555 - $5,550, depending on the number of credit hours enrolled each semester and the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as calculated by the Department of Education.

The Pell Grant is made available through completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Pell Grant Disbursement Schedule
Summer Semester 2011          June 22
Fall Semester 2011                  September 21
Spring Semester 2012             February 15
For all other Financial Aid checks, please check your LEO account for disbursement information.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

This grant is to help students demonstrating exceptional need to meet the cost of education.  Eligibility is determined from the FAFSA application.

Federal College Work Study Program

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.

Academic Competitiveness Grant

The Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) was authorized in February of 2006 under the Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 (HERA), and was implemented on July 1, 2006.

An applicant must:

• be a US Citizen;
• have full time enrollment status;
• be in an eligible degree program;
• be Pell eligible;
• demonstrate need;
• meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements of the institution they are attending.

Grant levels are fixed amounts set at: 1) $750.00 for first year students 2) $1,300.00 for second year students. Progression based on Title IV definition of academic year.

The student must have graduated from a rigorous program of study while in high school such as College Tech Prep, or NC Scholars Initiative to be eligible for ACG. For the first year ACG students must have completed the rigorous program after January 1, 2006 and for the second year ACG students must have completed by January 1, 2005. A second year ACG student is also required to obtain at least a 3.0 GPA at the end of their first academic year to remain eligible.

This grant program may end as early as Fall 2011.

Direct Stafford Loans

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.  Click here for additional information or contact the Financial Aid Office.

State Programs

North Carolina Student Incentive Grant

Students with exceptional financial need may receive the North Carolina Student Incentive Grant (NCSIG).  Eligibility is determined from the FAFSA application.

North Carolina Community College Grant

The North Carolina Community College Grant is funded by an appropriation made by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1999 and provides the largest financial need-based student assistance program in the history of the North Carolina Community College System. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Community College System make these financial aid funds available to the neediest students who are not eligible for other financial aid programs that cover their required educational expenses. Students who are ineligible to receive a full Pell Grant award are considered for this need-based grant.  Eligibility is determined from the FAFSA application.

North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship

The North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship (NCELS) program was created by the 2005 General Assembly to provide financial assistance to NC students with need, who attend eligible colleges located within the state of North Carolina. This scholarship is offered by the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority through College Foundation, Inc.

An applicant must:

• be a NC resident for tuition purposes;
• meet all the eligibility requirements for a Federal Pell grant, except the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) requirement;
• enroll for a least six credit hours per semester as an undergraduate student in a degree, certificate or diploma program at an eligible North Carolina post-secondary institution;
• meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements of the institution he/she is attending.

The NC Education Lottery scholarship is not offered for the summer semesters. The only application for this funding is to apply using the FAFSA application. (You can find the application at www.fafsa.gov ).

Childcare Project of North Carolina

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.

Scholarships

Mayland Community College 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.

The Mayland Community College Foundation awards scholarships without regard to race, creed, religion, color, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, or physical disability.

Golden Leaf Scholarship

The Golden LEAF Scholarship for community college students is funded through a grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation. This program provides grants of up to $750 per semester, including the summer semester, for curriculum degree seeking students to be applied toward tuition, registration fees, books and other educationally related expenses. This program also provides grants of up to $250.00 per semester for occupational education students.
To be eligible, a community college student must:

• Show financial need based on FAFSA information (degree seeking students)
• Show financial need based on 2010 Federal taxes (occupational education students)
• Show academic potential

This scholarship is made available to students three times per year in the fall, spring and summer. Students must submit a new application for each scholarship period.

For more information on the Golden Leaf Scholarship, visit the Foundation’s Scholarship page at www.mayland.edu/foundation.

For degree seeking students, completed applications must be submitted along with a LEO copy of student's transcript.  For occupational education students, completed applications must be submitted along with a copy of student's current Federal tax return.

Coins for College Scholarship

Coins for College was started by the Foundation of Mayland Community College for the purpose of increasing student scholarship opportunities at Mayland Community College. This scholarship is funded primarily through student donations from various fundraising events such as a college coin drive, various SGA events, Spring and Fall Fling activity booths and Mayland's Perfect Christmas Tree Contest.
Eligibility criteria for this scholarship:

• Student must be enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours
• Student must be seeking to complete a two-year degree or diploma program
• Student must have completed at least one semester at Mayland
• Student must be enrolled in field of study or transfer courses (not doing pre-major work or GOT)
• Student must have a minimum 2.0 GPA

For more information on the Coins for College Scholarship, visit the Foundation’s Scholarship page at www.mayland.edu/foundation

Students should complete the application and return it, along with a LEO copy  of transcript to Martha Huskins in Room 139 of Gwaltney Hall by no later than noon on the deadline date.

The deadline date for this scholarship is June 24 of each academic year.

External Scholarship Opportunities

Click here for a full listing of scholarships available to Mayland students.

MCC Foundation Scholarship Program