在美国服役或曾在美国服役的.S. 军事? 以下是申请经济援助的方法.

(如果你还没有) FSA ID – You’ll need this unique login for several important financial aid-related tasks.

申请FSA ID

最好的归档方式 免费申请联邦学生援助(FAFSA) 在线. (这是你需要从步骤1中获得FSA ID的地方.如果你没有办法使用电脑，可以到我们这里来 经济援助计算机实验室, where you can use an MCC computer and get all the help you need.

我们建议使用 IRS数据检索工具 填写FAFSA表格. Th在线 tool pulls information from your federal tax return and ensures your application is filled out accurately.

Changes to the FAFSA® Process for 2022–23: Submit a FAFSA Earlier
Students will be able to submit a 2022–23 FAFSA as early as Oct. 2021年1月1日，而不是从1月1日开始. 1, 2022. Here’s a summary of key dates for submitting the FAFSA depending on when you plan to go to school:

• U.S. 教育部 联邦学生援助资源.
• 联邦学生援助网站.

观看我们对首次申报者的FAFSA概述.
FAFSA首次申报-概述视频

The most important thing to do once you’ve completed your FAFSA is to make an appointment with the 经验丰富的服务 team by calling (585) 292.2030. They can help you with a number of tasks you need to accomplish, including applying for:

• 退伍军人福利
• 军事学费援助计划
• 劳工部的599培训计划

申请退伍军人福利可能是一个漫长的过程. Please stop by the 经验丰富的服务 Office as early as possible to start your paperwork. This helps to ensure that the processing of your benefits is complete well before the start of each semester.

注意: 作为退伍军人管理局的受益人, you’ll receive the maximum amounts for allowances and/or stipends if you’re a full-time student at 12 or more credits per semester. You can also receive your VA educational benefits at a part-time rate. While you won’t receive the same amounts as a full-time student, 你的福利也没有那么快用完.

你是纽约州居民吗? 你打算在世纪挑战集团全日制或非全日制学习吗? You can apply for the New York State 学费 Assistance program (TAP) or 援助 for Part-Time Study (APTS) program. 这两项拨款可通过 高等教育服务公司(HESC).

MCC的TAP代码是2180. 如果您不是纽约州居民，请跳到步骤5.

全职 – TAP is a grant for students meeting residence, 收入, academic or other requirements. 当你在网上完成FAFSA时, 你会在FAFSA网站上看到一个链接, 这样你就可以完成纽约快递TAP申请(ETA). 如果您填写了纸质的FAFSA，您将通过邮件发送您的预计到达时间.

Keep in mind that getting your official TAP notification will take three to eight weeks. If you’d like to check the status of your TAP application, visit the 我的HESC帐户访问权限 页面.

兼职 – If you’re planning to attend MCC part-time and meet residence, 收入, 学历及其他要求, you can apply for a grant through the New York State 援助 for Part-Time Study (APTS) program. You can get an application at one of the MCC 金融援助 办公室 or download one from our forms 页面.

• Deadlines for the APTS – Submit your completed application to the MCC 金融援助 Office prior to the deadlines indicated on the application:
• 秋季学期 -通常在八月中旬
• 春季学期 -通常在一月中旬

You’ll receive your award notification approximately six to eight weeks after the application deadline. 得到 更多的信息 在进行了.

什么是纽约州学费援助计划(TAP)?
What is the New York State 援助 for Part-Time Study Program (APTS)?

在你的FAFSA被处理之后, you will receive a Student 援助 Report (SAR) either by email or through the mail, depending on whether you filed an electronic or paper application.

The SAR uses your FAFSA information to determine your estimated family contribution (EFC). Your EFC is the money your family can contribute to help you pay for college. MCC subtracts your EFC from the cost of attendance to figure out your financial need.

一定要检查SAR的准确性. 你可以做 对FAFSA的更正. 如果你是通过邮件收到你的特别行政区, 在你的论文SAR上做修改, 然后签字并寄回你特别行政区的地址.

Once the corrections are processed, you’ll receive a revised SAR. 一定要保留一份SAR副本以备记录.

在你的FAFSA被处理之后, MCC will receive your information electronically. 如果您在网上申请，我们会在一到两周内收到. If you complete a paper FAFSA, it will take four to eight weeks. 请记住，您可以随时在我们的网站上在线提交FAFSA 经济援助计算机实验室.)

If there is an error in or a verification issue with your FAFSA, the MCC 金融援助 Office will contact you via your MCC email address. We may need additional information to correct these problems before your financial aid can be finalized and applied to your account. 所以，请每天查看MCC的邮件.

验证过程

祝贺你! 你已经完成了所有必要的经济援助文件. We know the process can be time consuming, but it’s definitely worth it. When you receive your notice about your financial aid award from MCC, any grants for which you’re eligible will be credited toward your tuition charges automatically.

我想检查一下你的援助?

• 检查你的 FAFSA状态. You will need your FSA ID; if you have forgotten or misplaced it, 你可以在联邦学生援助网页上申请一个新的.
• 检查你的 龙头地位. 您将需要TAP或HESC PIN.
• 检查你的 世纪挑战集团的应用 并接受任何提供的经济援助奖励. You will need both your MCC Student ID number and myMCC User ID and Password.

欲了解更多信息，请观看我们的财政援助视频:
经济援助会支付我所有的费用吗?
Are there resources available in the parents name to help pay for their student’s education?

Please keep in mind that not everyone will qualify for a Federal Pell and/or TAP grant, or be eligible for a grant large enough to meet educational costs. Luckily, there are many other ways to help you finance your education at MCC:

• 退伍军人福利
• 奖助金
• 奖学金
• 勤工俭学
• 贷款
• 替代援助(面向服务的项目)