How to Apply for Financial Aid

We understand that college can be expensive!

The Office of Financial Aid is here to help you obtain funds to cover your tuition and other expenses. All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid. Multiple forms of aid are available. Not sure where to start?

Check out our Step-by-Step Financial Aid Process to get things moving.

What is financial aid?

Financial aid includes any support that helps you cover the expenses of a college education.

At Mott Community College, financial aid includes federal grants, federal work-study, state programs, scholarships, loans, and other forms of aid. Many students qualify for more than one source of funds. Read on to learn about each type of aid.

A bit about the Office of Financial Aid

The Office of Financial Aid responsibly manages all federal, state and institutional aid funds. We remove financial barriers for students and share our expertise in a welcoming environment with students, parents and members of the community.

The Financial Aid Office pledges to:

  • Educate new and existing students and their parents on the process for applying for financial aid.
  • Determine student eligibility and awards for institutional grants and scholarships, state programs, federal Title IV aid and in some cases, private funding.
  • Monitor satisfactory academic progress and adherence to all Title IV regulations.

Mott Community College is committed to using the Principles & Standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative in its student financial aid offer. The Financial Aid Office supports educational opportunities for all students and will adapt its services to accommodate today's ever-changing population.