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MCC & EOC Team Up for Free, Virtual FAFSA Workshops
MCC has partnered with the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) to help students fill out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Middlesex Community College has partnered with the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) to help students fill out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Through the EOC, students can meet with an assistant for a free, one-on-one virtual FAFSA completion workshop.
“Filling out a FAFSA is one of the best ways students can set themselves up for financial success,” said Kimberly Tibbetts, MCC’s Director of Financial Aid. “EOC assistants are on-hand to guide students through the application process and help them access all of the financial aid they qualify for. The sessions are fast, easy, and can be done from the comfort of home!”
During the session, students will be matched with a financial aid expert to go step-by-step through the entire FAFSA process. Students will be able to ask questions, avoid common mistakes, and see what financial aid they are eligible to receive.
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Financial aid awards are based on financial need, enrollment status in an eligible program, and availability of funding. Additional forms of financial aid, including student employment, federal work study programs or scholarship opportunities, may be available for those who qualify.
Students can also meet in-person with MCC’s Financial Aid Counselors on the Bedford and Lowell Campuses from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays. The sessions are an opportunity for students to better understand the different types of financial aid available to them and the expectations that go along with accepting assistance.
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During these sessions, counselors will be available to talk to students and their families about what financial aid is and how it can help them afford the costs of education. This includes helping to pay for tuition, fees, books, living expenses, transportation, and personal expenses.
“Whether students prefer meeting with someone online or in-person, MCC offers multiple options to assist in filling out the FAFSA and accessing cost-saving opportunities to pay for college and save for the future,” Tibbetts said. “Many often qualify for more aid than they think!”
Visit www.middlesex.mass.edu/financialaid/ for more information and to register for a one-on-one financial aid session.
