AwardSpring Frequently Asked Questions
Before starting your AwardSpring profile and applying for scholarships, please read through these helpful tips.
Students will need to:
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Fill-out all required fields to the best of your ability.
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Supply a username, valid email address and an MCC ID # if you already have one, (this is NOT your Social Security Number).
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Complete short-answer essays, if required for a particular scholarship.
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Fill out and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid application to be eligible for scholarships that require students to show financial need.
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New students must also complete an MCC application to be considered for scholarships.
What is my Student ID and how do I find it?
- Your student ID is your seven digit MCC ID #. You can find this on your class schedule.
- ​First-time students with a completed MCC application may call the Contact Center at 531-MCC-2400 for instructions to receive their student ID.
I don't see my MCC program of study (Major)
I don't know my gpa
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Enter your MCC GPA from your MCC transcript. If this is your first quarter at MCC, enter your anticipated GPA.
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If you are a first-time student at MCC, enter your last known high school or college GPA.
How do i know if my application is complete?
- Your AwardSpring Dashboard will have a box with the number of applied scholarships. You will not receive an email notification.
how do i know if i received a scholarship?
- After the scholarship window has closed, you will be notified whether you received a scholarship or not.
- Scholarship notices are sent to the email address you have entered in AwardSpring.
I have questions about writing an essay
- Students may need to submit an essay in AwardSpring to be considered for certain scholarships.
- Visit Writing a Scholarship Essay for helpful tips to compose a competitive essay.
