Classifications

Resident

Students qualify to register for resident tuition rates at MCC if they are not an international student with F status and meet one of the following criteria:

• Have a Nebraska mailing address (P.O. Box not acceptable)
• Are a minor whose parents or legal guardians have a Nebraska mailing address (P.O. Box not acceptable)
• Are married to a spouse who has a Nebraska mailing address (P.O. Box not acceptable)
• Have attended or graduated from a Nebraska secondary school during the school year immediately prior to registration at MCC
• Are an active duty military person or veteran as verified by the Military Veteran Services office
• Are the spouse or dependent of an active duty military person or veteran and other individuals in receipt of VA educational benefits as verified by the Military Veteran Services office

Non-resident

Individuals who do not qualify for the resident tuition rates are considered non-residents and their tuition is assessed according to the non-resident tuition schedule.

International students with F statuses are charged the non-resident tuition rate.

High school CollegeNOW! tuition

Nebraska resident high school students enrolling in courses at MCC, including but not limited to MCC Career Academies, receive the CollegeNOW! high school rate.  This rate remains in effect through the summer following their high school graduation.  The rate is changed starting the fall quarter after graduation to resident or non-resident based on their current address. 

Sixty-two years of age or older

Students 62 years of age or older are eligible for reduced tuition rates for credit courses and reduced registration fees for noncredit courses unless otherwise stated. All other applicable costs for Continuing Education courses are assessed at the full rate.