The Middlesex Community College board of trustees has allocated $1.1 million to the 2017-18 Student Success Grant Program, which makes a two-year Associate degree truly affordable.
For the fall and spring semesters, more than 1,820 currently enrolled students have received Student Success Grants to address their college costs.
“The MCC board of trustees is committed to keeping the door open to an affordable, high-quality education through eliminating the economic roadblocks our students face,” Middlesex President James Mabry said. “Our Student Success Fund helps many students continue their education and successfully achieve their goals.”
Student Success Grants are “last dollar” awards that pay for the cost of tuition and mandatory fees not covered by federal or state financial aid. By reducing the direct cost of attending Middlesex to zero, the college helps eligible students find success and achieve their dream of earning a college degree with less financial stress.
“Our Student Success Grants continue to affirm the college’s commitment of working with our diverse and talented student population to help them develop career skills that will enhance the workforce and provide them with clearer paths to achieving their goals,” trustees Chairman James Campbell said.
MCC’s Student Success Grants provide assistance for financial-aid applicants to cover tuition, fees, books and supplies. Eligibility is determined through filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, each year. Renewal of the grant is subject to federal financial-aid eligibility requirements, enrollment in an eligible program of study, and continued financial need.
For more information about MCC’s Student Success Grant program, contact Christopher Fiori, director of student accounts, at 781-280-3647 or email fioric@middlesex.mass.edu.