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Mercer County College Cuts Summer Tuition Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Mercer County Community College has cut its Summer 2020 tuition costs amid the coronavirus pandemic.
MERCER COUNTY, NJ — The Mercer County Community College Board of Trustees has cut tuition for 2020 summer classes by 20 percent to help students and families feeling the financial burden of the new coronavirus pandemic, college officials announced.
The reduction brings the price to $162.65 a credit hour for in-county and a 20 percent reduction for out-of-county and out-of-state residents, according to officials.
“We know the COVID crisis has hit families hard, and it is our responsibility to help so that our students do not delay or defer their education,” Mercer County Community College President Dr. Jianping Wang said. “We want our students to stay on track on their path to academic success, and ready to join the workforce as soon as this health crisis is over.”
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The college moved to remote operations on March 13 following New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s declaration of a public health emergency. As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, it has made the decision to deliver summer classes via remote platforms.
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The summer semesters at Mercer County Community College run on a 12-week term, or two six-week terms. Classes begin on May 18, and June 30 for the later-starting six-week term.
“Affordability and accessibility have always been our goals at Mercer County Community College, and at no time has that been more important than now,” Mercer County Community College Board of Trustees Chairman Mark Matzen said. “When we emerge from this pandemic, we will do so with our eyes on the future, never having lost sight of the needs of our students.”
Registration for summer 2020 terms is now open at Mercer County Community College, with registration, counseling, and advising all available either online or via remote platforms. More information is available at www.mccc.edu/enroll.
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