Financial Aid Information

Career Credential Programs

Students enrolled in a career credential program may be eligible for the following financial assistance. Please contact the Adult Career Center to learn more.

Federal Student Aid Pell Grant and Direct Loans

Only programs with 600 hours or more are eligible for federal Pell Grant & Direct Loan financial assistance opportunities.

Apply: fafsa.gov

Federal Pell Grant

The free application is available online at fafsa.gov. Please include our Federal School Code, 017282, on your FAFSA application. You must create an FSA ID in order to complete the FAFSA. Eligibility is determined by Title IV guidelines. An award letter itemizing the student's financial arrangements is given to the students for approval prior to disbursing any funds. Pell grant monies are applied to a student's account each payment period as long as the student has maintained satisfactory academic progress.

Federal Student Loan Program

These are interest-bearing loans which must be repaid regardless of course completion. Loans made by the federal government, called federal student loans, usually offer borrowers lower interest rates and have more flexible repayment options than loans from banks or other private sources.

More Information on Federal Direct Loans

Veterans’ Education Benefits

Veterans or immediate family members may be eligible for assistance through the Veterans' Administration. For eligibility information, or to apply, contact the Mahoning Veterans Service Office at 330-740-2451 or apply online at https://www.va.gov/.

Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Assistance

Mahoning County Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) will assist qualified applicants with this process. Call 330-965-1787 for more information. Apply through the Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) located in your county. Funds are disbursed according to agency policy. Call your local OMJ at the number listed below for more information or to find out how to apply.

• Mahoning County OMJ: 330-965-1787
• Columbiana County OMJ: 330-420-9675
• Trumbull County OMJ: 330-675-2179

School Payment Plan

A school payment plan can be established for monthly payments of tuition and school-related expenses. No interest is charged for the payment plan. A payment plan contract is available in the Adult Career Center Business Office. In order for a student to continue enrollment into the next payment period all tuition costs from the previous payment period must be paid in full. All account balances must be paid in full prior to a student beginning an externship, sitting for certifications and in order to graduate.

Scholarships

Some professional organizations, foundations, and employers offer scholarships for continuing education. Check with these organizations or your employer.

Allow 4-6 weeks to process applications and related paperwork connected with financial aid.

MCCTC Student Catalog

Information on school policies regarding a student's rights and responsibilities, available financial assistance, institutional policies, completion/graduation rates, student code of conduct, campus security and drug  /alcohol abuse policy is located in the MCCTC Student Catalog. The Student Catalog is distributed to each new student via email prior to the first day of class. A printed copy of the Catalog may be distributed during the required Orientation Session or requested from the Adult Career Center Business office at any time.

Click here to view the MCCTC Student Catalog on-line.

Withdrawal and Refund Policies

Students may withdraw from a Career Certification Program by notifying the Program Administrator in writing. Please click here to view our prorated refund policies and procedures.

Consumer Information via College Navigator

College Navigator Website