MECC hosts free financial aid workshops for current and potential MECC students. Representatives from the Financial Aid Office will be available to assist students in completing their 2016-17 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Pre-Registration is required.  Call 276.523.2400 to register for a FAFSA workshop or come by the Financial Aid Office in Godwin Hall.

In order to be able to assist you with the completion of your FAFSA, you MUST bring with you:

 

DEPENDENT STUDENTS

Students are typically considered dependent if they:

  • are born after January 1, 1993,
  • have no children or other dependents,
  • are not married,
  • have not served in the armed forces.

You must bring the following for both you and your parents.

  • 2015 Federal Tax Return, including W-2 (for you and your parents)
  • 2015 Untaxed Income (yours and/or your parents)
  • Social Security Numbers (for you and your parents)
  • Dates of Birth (for you and your parents)
  • Information on savings, investments, business and farm assets( for you and your parents)
  • Student and Parent FSA IDs *

INDEPENDENT STUDENTS

Students are typically considered independent if they:

  • are born before January 1, 1993,
  • are married, have children and/or other dependents,
  • have served or are presently in the armed forces,
  • have both parents deceased,
  • have been in foster care,
  • have been a ward of the court or
  • have been under legal guardianship.

You must bring the following for both you and your spouse.

  • Your and your spouse’s 2015 Federal Tax Return (including W-2)
  • Your and your spouse’s Social Security Numbers
  • Your and your spouse’s dates of birth
  • Information on savings, investments, business and farm assets for you and your spouse
  • Student FSA ID*

*Students, parents, and borrowers are required to use an FSA ID, made up of a username and password, to access certain U.S. Department of Education websites. Your FSA ID is used to confirm your identity when accessing your financial aid information and electronically signing your federal student aid documents. PIN numbers can no longer be used.

 

To save time, during the workshop, please create your (and your parent’s) FSA ID prior to the workshop by going to the following web address: StudentAid.gov/fsaidMeet the priority application deadline of May 2, 2016 to ensure maximum aid award!

 

March

All workshops will be held in Godwin Hall Room 118.

  • Tuesday, March 15, 12:15 PM
  • Wednesday, March 16, 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, March 17, 9:15 AM
  • Monday, March 21, 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, March 22, 9:15 AM
  • Wednesday, March 23, 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, March 24, 12:15 PM
  • Monday, March 28, 2:00 PM
  • Tuesday, March 29, 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday, March 30, 3:00 PM
  • Thursday, March 31, 9:15 AM

April

All workshops will be held in Godwin Hall Room 118.

  • Tuesday, April 5, 2:50 PM
  • Wednesday, April 6, 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, April 7, 12:15 PM
  • Friday, April 8, 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday, April 12, 9:15 AM
  • Wednesday, April 13, 3:00 PM
  • Thursday, April 14, 12:15 PM
  • Friday, April 15, 10:00 AM
  • Monday, April 18, 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday, April 19, 12:15 PM
  • Wednesday, April 20, 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, April 21, 9:15 AM
  • Monday, April 25, 2 PM
  • Tuesday, April 26, 9:15 AM
  • Wednesday, April 27, 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, April 28, 12:15 PM

May

All workshops will be held in Godwin Hall Room 118.

  • Monday, May 2, 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, May 3, 12:15 PM
  • Wednesday, May 4, 3:00 PM
  • Thursday, May 5, 5:00 PM