Boring Stuff Students Don't Pay Attention To.
Is there really difference between transferring after 1 semester, 1 year, or getting an associate's degree?
(Yes) Most colleges actually offer additional benefits for students who have obtained their associate's degree.
Do I only have to complete the FAFSA application once while attending MCC?
What are possibilities of things you can do after graduating MCC?
A. Attend a 4-year school
B. Get a job
C. Volunteer
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Can a student live on campus at MCC year round?
Yes.
What Does MCC stand for?
Monroe Community College
Does MCC offer scholarships?
Yes. In most cases, despite MCC’s relatively low tuition, students need additional financial support to attend college. The number of student scholarship applications received annually by the MCC Foundation has doubled, surpassing 3,300 applications received in one academic year alone.
I know I am not going to qualify for financial aid, should I still complete the FAFSA?
Absolutely YES! Does your child want Scholarships, Loans, or even access to Emergency Funds? The FAFSA is required for all of these and more.
About how many academic programs does MCC offer?
Bonus question: What type of degrees?
Over 100 programs.
Associates, Certificates, Micro credentials, and Work Force Development
Can a student register more than one car on campus?
MCC is part of what larger educational system?
SUNY (State University of New York)
TAAC - Tutoring and Academic Assistance Center
What is a student loan?
A student loan is money given to the student to borrow to help them pay for college. Students can repay this money once they graduate and get a job.
How is a student's classes chosen?
1. They are placed in Math and English by HS scores or a placement test.
2. Meet with an advisor.
Can you name 3 of the 50+ clubs and student organizations at MCC?
Clubs & Organizations | Student Life & Leadership | Monroe Community College (www.monroecc.edu/depts/stucenter/clubs-organizations)
Approximately, how much does it cost to attend MCC as a full-time student for an entire year?
$5000 - $7000 per year with fees
(room and board is about $8400/year)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! As a parent, who is paying the bill for your child's education. Can you call the college and ask for information, like grades, amount due, class attendance, or speak with a professor?
No, all students over 18 are protected by FERPA regardless of who is paying the bill.
What are scholarships?
Scholarships are money that can be used for college and do not have to be repaid.
There are tons of scholarships that do not focus on grades. Instead, they reward students for their outstanding characteristics such as leadership and community service.
Can a student switch their major?
(Bonus question: What is the most popular major at MCC?)
Yes.
Liberal Arts*
What is the newest athletic team to compete in NJCAA for MCC?
(Bonus question) Can you name 4 additional varsity sports at MCC?
Cross Country
Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball (W), Swimming and Diving, Esports
What is the name of the MCC Mascot?
Tiberius
True or False: If a student withdraws properly, there are no financial or academic repercussions.
(False) Every student's situation is different. For example:
They could lose financial aid if they withdraw at the wrong time.
If they are a nursing student a withdraw from certain courses counts an attempt at that course.
If eligible, when will a student receive a refund?
After census date (end of week 3), refunds will begin to be processed.
First refunds are placed within the bookstore for use.
Secondly, they are given to the student, not the parent.
What is an articulation agreement?
No one knows this answers, lol.
It is a 2+2 agreement between a community college and 4-year school.
What is the name of a key career service platform available for MCC students?
Handshake, Vault, Career Coach
What was on the campus of MCC before it became a community college?
What is a Pig Farm.