Financial Aid

Students wishing to apply for federal and state financial aid must do so each year by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A FAFSA application is available in the Financial Aid Office and online at www.fafsa.ed.gov .  Submitting your FAFSA online is the quickest way to apply for financial aid.  Students should submit an application as soon as possible each year, preferably before March 15, for the following fall semester.  Students that apply before March 15 are eligible for North Carolina state grants and scholarships.  Once the FAFSA is submitted, the college will receive a copy of the student's Student Aid Report (SAR). Other documentation may be required and will be requested from the student as necessary. After all documentation has been submitted and all admission requirements have been met, the Financial Aid Office will process the financial aid application and send a notice to the student indicating the award amount for the academic year.

The Title IV School Code for MCC is: 007988

Fall 2007 applicants need to submit their FAFSA online by June 15 to receive any eligible aid (Pell grant) by August 20, the first day of classes for the fall semester!  Students who submit their FAFSA after June 15 may be awarded aid late and will be required to pay their tuition when they register!

To submit your FAFSA online click on the link below!

Martin Community College attempts to assist students in meeting their financial needs to complete their educational goals. Coordination of all financial aid services is handled by the Student Services Division of the college, which also serves as a referral agency for the following: 

• Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)

• Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

• Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

• Department of Social Services

• Employment Security Commission (Job Service)

The financial aid program at Martin Community College was established to ensure that qualified students are not denied the opportunity to continue their education. Financial aid is awarded largely on the basis of need, which is the difference between a student's annual cost of education (COA) and students expected family contribution (EFC).  A students EFC is based upon the information submitted on the FAFSA and determined by a formula established by the U.S. congress.

Financial aid is awarded in the form of grants, scholarships, and part-time employment (workstudy). Grants and scholarships are gifts that do not have to be repaid. A loan is borrowed money that has to be paid back over a period of time. Work-study is money that a student earns by working part-time for the college. For more information on the types of aid see Types of Financial Aid below

See the College Catalog for complete financial aid information and policies.

Federal Pell Grants are designed to be the foundation of a financial aid package. The U. S. Department of Education calculates the expected family contribution for each student using a standard formula.  For more information click here.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is a federally-funded program which provides grants for students of exceptional financial need, with priority given to Pell Grant recipients. For more information click here.

Academic Competitiveness Grant is an additional grant to full-time students who are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant and who had successfully completed a rigorous high school program, as determined by the state or local education agency and recognized by the Secretary of Education.  For more information
click here.

Federal Work-Study programs provide part-time jobs for students with financial need. It allows students to earn money to help pay their educational expenses while enhancing their work experiences. Students who are accepted in this program work approximately 10 - 12 hours per week, earn minimum wage, and are paid on a monthly basis. For more information click here.

MCC Scholarships are offered through the MCC Foundation and other organizations.  Scholarships are need based and or competitive.  Students must submit a FAFSA and a scholarship application by June 1 to be eligible for consideration.  For more information click here.

North Carolina Child Care Grant - Childcare funds serve single parent or married students with demonstrated need for childcare. To be eligible for childcare funds, students must be enrolled full or part-time, making satisfactory academic progress, and have applied for financial aid for the current school year at MCC. Funds are only available during the fall and spring semesters. Students must submit a Child Care Grant Application to the college counselor in Building 1, Room 22A.

North Carolina Community College Grant  is available to North Carolina residents who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled at North Carolina community colleges. Students must submit a FAFSA by March 15 to be considered for this grant. For more information click here.

North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship (NCELS) was created by the 2005 General Assembly to provide financial assistance to needy North Carolina resident students attending eligible colleges and universities located within the state of North Carolina. For more information click here.

North Carolina Student Incentive Grant  is a state and federal grant program available to exceptionally needy students. It is administered jointly by the College Foundation, Inc. and the College Financial Aid Officer. Students must be North Carolina residents and must submit a FAFSA by March 15 to be eligible.  For more information click here.

North Carolina Student Scholarships are need based and competitive scholarships that require a separate application. For more information click here.

Short-term Loans - Under Martin Community College's loan program, students may borrow money to pay tuition or book expenses. Monies have been made available from the following sources for short-term loans for students: Martin County Chamber of Commerce, C. E. Biggs, Trustees/Friends, and Williamston Woman's Club.