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Application l FAFSA Process

FAFSA | Free Application for Federal Student Aid

FAFSA Assistance

For FAFSA help  - click FAFSA Assistance 
Metropolitan Community College school code: 004432

2023-24 Academic Year: Fall quarter 2023 through summer quarter 2024.
Is the 2023-24 FAFSA currently available?  YES

2024-25 Academic Year
: Fall quarter 2024 through summer quarter 2025.
Is the 2024-25 FAFSA currently available?  NO, available December 2023.

Application Process For Federal Student Aid at MCC

FAFSA on the Web:

  1. Complete and submit the FAFSA at studentaid.gov.  Be sure to list Metropolitan Community College's school code: 004432 on your FAFSA.  You will need to have your FSA ID username and password to complete your FAFSA on the web. If you need to create your FSA username or password, go to studentaid.gov/fsa-idFor additional information you may need to know to fill out the FAFSA go to studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid.

  2. After the Federal Processor sends MCC a copy of your processed FAFSA data, we will send you a letter directing you to review your Checklist using your Financial Aid Self-Service to see if you have any actions items to complete to receive a financial aid Offer Letter.  Financial Aid Self-Service will help guide you through the financial aid process at MCC.  Please submit all required documents as quickly as possible.

  3.  After your documents have been reviewed, we will determine whether you are ready to be awarded or whether we need additional information from you (we will contact you if we do).

  4.  After you have been awarded, we will notify you by your MCC email address that your Offer Letter is available for your review and your award data will appear in your Self-Service - Financial Aid.

To complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA you will need to gather the following information:

  • 2021 Income Information (including self, spouse, or parent, if dependent)
  • 2021 records of earned income
  • 2021 Social Security documentation
  • 2021 Child Support documents (paid and/or received)
  • Any other 2021 untaxed income documentation (disability benefits, workers' compensation, etc.)
  • Current balance of cash, savings and checking
  • Net worth of all investments such as stocks, bonds, real estate (not your residence), businesses and investment farms

To complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA you will need to gather the following information:

  • 2022 Income Information (including self, spouse, or parent, if dependent)
  • 2022 records of earned income
  • 2022 Social Security documentation
  • 2022 Child Support documents (paid and/or received)
  • Any other 2022 untaxed income documentation (disability benefits, workers' compensation, etc.)
  • Current balance of cash, savings and checking
  • Net worth of all investments such as stocks, bonds, real estate (not your residence), businesses and investment farms

Priority Deadlines for completing and submitting the FAFSA

You can submit your financial aid application after the priority deadline, but your financial aid awards may not be available before classes begin. To make sure your financial aid awards are determined before the quarter, you must complete your file by the priority deadline.