Financial Aid
Financial aid is assistance available to help students with the costs of attending college. This assistance comes from the federal and state government, MCC, and private sources. Financial aid includes grants, federal work-study, student loans, and scholarships. Federal and state grants are only available to students who have not earned a bachelor’s or a professional degree.
Federal Pell Grant
This program provides a direct grant to students to help pay college costs. Amounts awarded to all federally eligible students depend on financial need (as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA]) and enrollment status.
Campus-Based Programs
The programs listed below are campus-based financial aid programs funded by federal and state government and by MCC. Since the funding available for these programs is limited, eligible students are awarded on a first come, first served basis.
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Students with exceptional financial need are eligible for this grant. Priority is given to students who are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant and meet the priority deadline for Summer quarter each year.
Nebraska Opportunity Grant (NOG)
Nebraska residents with exceptional financial need are eligible for this grant. Students must also be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant. Students who are not Nebraska residents and would like information about state grant programs in their state may call the Financial Aid office at 402-457-2330.
Selected grant/scholarship programs
Many scholarships are offered at MCC at various times during the year. Several are listed below.
Board of Governors Scholarship for graduating seniors
Seniors enrolled in public and private high schools in the four-county area can apply for a two-year, full-tuition scholarship. Application information is available at the high schools.
Board of Governors Scholarship for GED graduates
A two-year, full-tuition scholarship is awarded each year to graduating GED students from MCC and other adult education programs in MCC’s four-county service area.
Board of Governors Tuition Grant
Recipients must have financial need based on their FAFSA data and be legal residents of Nebraska. This grant can only be used to pay tuition. Recipients are responsible for paying fees and any tuition not covered by the grant. Students who have already attained a bachelor’s degree are not eligible to be awarded these funds.
Many other scholarships are offered to MCC students based on financial need and require an official and valid electronic federal Student Aid Report (SAR) to be on file in the Financial Aid office. Students should complete the FAFSA each year after January 1 if they plan to apply for any scholarships. Students should contact the Financial Aid office or visit the MCC website on a regular basis to view the current scholarships.
Students are encouraged to inquire about and apply for scholarships offered by the Metropolitan Community College Foundation as well as scholarships offered by outside foundations. Visit www.mccneb.edu/scholarships for additional information on the application process and deadlines.