Financial assistance is available to help students pay for their education. Student aid is awarded based on the applicant’s need. Financial aid programs include Federal Pell Grant, Federal Stafford Loan, Federal Parental Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS), Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Perkins Loan and Federal Work Study. Other financial assistance programs include:

• Veteran’s Benefits
• Military Tuition Assistance
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Virginia Employment Commission Grants
• Tuition Assistance Student Loan Program (TASL)

Scholarships
MCC has scholarships available for graduating high school seniors and military personnel and their dependents. There is no financial obligation or cost involved in applying for a scholarship. Applications are available from the Admissions Department. Applicants are eligible for only one of the following awards:

• MCC Military Merit Scholarship
• Imagine America
• JTPA or Dislocated Worker sponsorship

Military Merit Scholarships
MCC awards a limited number of Military Merit Scholarships to military personnel and their dependents. Applicants for merit-based military tuition scholarships should contact the Admissions Office. Applications for these scholarships must be submitted prior to the beginning of class.