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Future Students

Your Future as a Centurion Starts Here.

Guide to Getting Started

Joining Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ is the first step toward achieving your goals. With flexible programs, supportive faculty, and resources designed to help you succeed, MCC makes starting your college journey simple and rewarding. Explore your options and take the next step today!

Explore Programs

MCC offers a diverse selection of degrees, certificates, and job training programs to help you reach your goals. Explore our programs, and if you need guidance, schedule an appointment with an Admissions Representative to start your journey as an MCC Centurion.

On-Campus Housing

Make MCC your home away from home! Carbonelli Villas, MCC's new on-Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ housing facility, opens for the Fall 2026 semester and offers students a convenient, connected Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ living experience. Learn more, take a tour, and apply now.

Career Services

Not sure which career path is right for you? Explore your options on our Career Services page and schedule a meeting with MCC’s career advisor to start planning your future today.

How to Pay for College

Paying for college doesn’t have to be overwhelming—we’re here to make it easier! MCC’s low tuition rates, combined with MCCF scholarships, community scholarships, and state and federal financial aid, help make college highly affordable. Reducing financial stress is key to your success, so explore the many ways you can fund your education today.

Tuition & Fees

MCC is committed to keeping higher education accessible and affordable. Our tuition and fees are among the lowest in the region, with flexible payment options and financial aid available to help you reach your goals without breaking the bank.

Financial Aid & Loans

Financial aid helps cover college costs through grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans—some of which you don’t have to pay back. Student loans are borrowed money that must be repaid with interest, so borrow only what you need and understand the terms before accepting.

MCC Foundation Scholarships

The MCC Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to help make college more affordable. These awards are based on factors like academic achievement, financial need, and program of study, and they do not need to be repaid.

Community College Guarantee

The CC Guarantee provides tuition and mandatory fee coverage for in-district Michigan high school graduates who enroll full-time at a community or tribal college within 15 months of graduation regardless of GPA or family income. Pell-eligible students may also receive a $1,000 bonus to help cover additional college expenses.

Michigan Reconnect

Michigan Reconnect helps Michigan residents age 21+ earn a degree or certificate by covering in-district tuition and fees at community colleges. It’s a last-dollar scholarship, so you pay less after other aid is applied.

Veterans & Military

MCC proudly supports veterans and active-duty service members with education benefits, including tuition assistance, GI Bill® programs, and dedicated resources to help you transition to college life. Our team is here to guide you through eligibility and application steps.

NEW for Fall 2026 - Ionia County Guarantee

In collaboration with the Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Foundation (MCCF), beginning in Fall 2026, this scholarship pays tuition for qualifying Ionia County students after all other sources of financial aid are applied to the student’s account.

Clubs, Activities & Programs

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MCC Athletics

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West Michigan Works! Representative available on MCC’s Sidney Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½

October 21, 2026

West Michigan Works! Representative available on MCC’s Sidney Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½

MCC students in need of résumé and job search assistance don’t need to go far in order to get the help they need this fall. As part of a new partnership with West Michigan Works!, Melody DeJohn, a Talent Development Specialist at WMW, will be present on MCC’s Sidney Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ twice per month in the Woodside Café.

October 17, 2026

HITTING A MILESTONE: Centurions beat Muskegon for first time, wins exciting five-set match

The Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Centurions volleyball team delivered its most electric performance of the season Wednesday night, Oct. 14, earning a first-ever win against a conference rival.
MCC cross country student athlete Jeryn Frisbie

October 16, 2026

FINDING HIS STRIDE: MCC cross country’s Jeryn Frisbie peaking at the right time

Jeryn Frisbie didn’t just win the MCCAA Northern Conference Championship on Oct. 2 — he announced himself.