First-Time Freshmen (Lauderdale County Grads) are students who have recently graduated
from a school in Lauderdale County and are applying to MCC for the following semester.
(Fall semester for May graduates or Spring semester for December graduates).
- Tuition Guarantee Application
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- State Aid Application
FAFSA stands for "Free Application for Federal Student Aid." You must complete FAFSA once a school year to determine if you are eligible for any Federal Aid such as Pell Grant. The FAFSA aid year begins in the Fall semester and ends in the Summer semester. You can apply for the FAFSA at studentaid.gov.
The Federal Pell Grant Program provides grants to undergraduate students who have
financial need and meet the other general eligibility requirements for student financial
assistance. Credit balances are paid at the end of the first nine weeks each semester
(fall, spring). Pell Grants are awarded during the summer to students who meet the
above requirements. For details about summer Pell Grants, contact the Financial Aid
Office.
TO APPLY FOR A PELL GRANT:
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at studentaid.gov. The paper forms are only available from the Department of Education. Students may obtain up to 3 paper copies by calling 1.800.433.3243. Financial aid personnel will gladly help with any questions about completing the application. The student should list all schools that he wants to receive the information from.
- Within two weeks after completing the FAFSA online, or four weeks if completed by paper, the school will receive the results electronically and the student will receive a Student Aid Report Information Acknowledgment (SAR). If the student did not list MCC on the original application, the student should add MCC’s school code online to their FAFSA as soon as possible.
- If a student qualifies to receive a Pell Grant and has submitted all necessary documentation, an account is established so that he/she may charge tuition and fees in the Business Office.
- Your financial aid will become active in the Bookstore approximately three days prior to class start date. Students receiving financial aid should direct questions or problems to the Financial Aid Office. You will need your student ID and a copy of your class schedule to use your financial aid and to purchase textbooks in the bookstore.
The Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid (MOSFA) provides aid to Mississippi students in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.
To learn more, or to apply for State Aid, visit msfinancialaid.org or call 1.800.327.2980.
The MCC Foundation underwrites the cost of tuition for four semesters of study at MCC for any graduate of a Meridian or Lauderdale County High School or any home school graduate who resides in Lauderdale County. By enrolling in the fall semester following their spring graduation, students retain the Tuition Guarantee for four consecutive semesters provided they earn a 2.00 GPA and maintain at least 15 credit hours each semester. Students must apply for Federal and State Financial Aid. Other requirements may change yearly. These funds are coordinated with other aid programs.
The Federal Work-Study Program provides on and off-campus employment opportunities for eligible students.
To be considered for a Federal Work-Study job, the student must have applied for a Pell Grant, submitted a College Work-Study Job Application, and have unmet financial need as determined by the Federal Needs Analysis Methodology.
Once all of the required information is submitted to the Financial Aid Office and grant eligibility is determined, a student will receive an award notification in an e-mail to the student’s Eaglenet e-mail account. The student should notify the Financial Aid Office in writing if he/she wishes to decline any or all of their financial aid awards. This may be done through e-mail or in person. Click here to learn more about Financial Aid Award Notifications.
If you have not already, please complete your Admissions process. You can get started by visiting meridiancc.edu/admissions and selecting your student type.
If you have questions or need help, please call 601.483.8241 or email admissions@meridiancc.edu
Before you can register for classes, you must meet with an MCC Advisor.
To schedule an appointment with an advisor, you may contact them directly, send an email to advising@meridiancc.edu, or stop by the Advising Department located on the first floor of Ivy-Scaggs Hall.
The MCC Business Office is the billing and collection point for Meridian Community College, and is located in Hardin Hall.
Students must set up payment through the Business Office for all tuition and fees before the first day of classes.
MCC offers 3 residence halls for students who wish to live on campus. Housing is reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications open in June
for the Fall semester, and in October for the Spring semester.
For more information:
Financial Aid Office
finaid@meridiancc.edu
601.484.8898