Graduation Countdown for High School Seniors
Welcome!
So you have finally reached the senior year of high school! What an exciting time for you! In the next few months, you will be confronting many new situations and will need to make some key decisions regarding your college plans. We have compiled a handy checklist with some key dates and activities which you will need to be aware of before attending Muskegon Community College. We urge you to look at the list below and start taking positive steps to make sure that your transition to higher education is a smooth and hassle-free experience. The Enrollment Services Office at MCC looks forward to helping you make the transition. Call (231) 777-0364 if you need any assistance or clarifications.
| September and October |
Plan your college visitations. Visit the college you plan on attending. A visit to MCC can be arranged by calling (231) 777-0364. |
| October |
Check your high school guidance office for the days and times which MCC will be visiting your high school. Additionally, there are numerous college fairs night which are being held in our community. Check the time and location for these events. |
| November |
Prepare your college admissions application and submit prior to Thanksgiving. You can apply for MCC admissions by completing an online application . |
| December |
Check out scholarship opportunities by going online at http://www.muskegoncc.edu Click on the links for future students and then financial aid. Under the "related links" area, you will find information on web scholarship services
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| January |
Happy New Year! Don't celebrate for long since this month you will need to start assemblying your information to file your state and federal taxes. This is imperative since your tax information is needed for you to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). You will need to also have you parents complete their taxes as well. After completing your tax forms, visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov to file for financial aid. |
| February |
FAFSA seem complicated? Then join us for "FAFSA College Goal Sunday on February 11, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Trained financial aid officers will be offering you assistance on filing your FAFSA. Additionally: If you are eligible for the "Michigan Competive Scholarship (23+ on the ACT), you will need to submit your FAFSA application prior to March 1, 2007. |
| March |
Ensure that your financial aid and admissions files are complete! Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) to make sure the data is correct.
Attend the "Taste of Tomorrow" event at MCC to get a first hand view of the college. A full scholarship will be given away on Saturday, March 24, 2007 at the event.
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| April |
Take the MCC Placement Test! Call (231) 777-0394 to arrange a testing appointment.
Stay focused- This is no time for "Senioritis" to set in. Your final grade point average from your high school experience will determine whether or not you will get a scholarship.
Reminder! The MCC Board of Trustees scholarship is due May 1, 2007.
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| May |
Check the mail for information regarding registering for Fall Semester classes. Appointments can be made by calling the MCC Counseling Office at (231) 777-0365. |
| June |
Freshman Orientation is the big event. This is one of the most important things you will attend next to your high school graduation. |
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