Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver
Senior Citizen Students
Muskegon Community College established the following to accommodate the enrollment of senior adults residing in Muskegon County:
- Students must be legal residents of Muskegon County, 60 years or older as of the first day of the semester and must present a valid Michigan Driver’s license or State ID to the Student Welcome Center for verification.
- Senior Citizen applicants must meet all Muskegon Community College admission requirements.
- Senior Citizens must meet all course requirements, which may include placement testing.
- Senior Citizens may register as degree seeking or auditing (non-credit seeking) students in courses on a space available basis without payment of tuition. However, students will be responsible for cost of supplies, course fees, registration fee, technology fee, and infrastructure fee.
- Senior Citizens must meet the MCC degree requirements if degree seeking and are recommended to attend New Student Orientation.
- Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver does not cover secondary admit programs: Medical Assistant, Nursing, and Respiratory Therapy Programs.
- Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver does not apply toward continuing education courses, customized business training, or other seminars that may be offered by MCC.
- The Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver will be applied after all gift aid (such as grants and scholarships that do not need to be repaid) and employer sponsorships.
Let’s get Started
Apply online today
- Apply online
- Senior Citizen applicants must meet all College admission requirements. If you never attended Muskegon Community College in the past, or it has been more than three years since your last class, you will need to apply for admission.
- Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver does not cover secondary admit programs.
- Certain programs at MCC require students to complete a specific set of courses at or above a required GPA level. Once students have completed these requirements, the next step is to submit a secondary admissions application.
- Medical Assistant, Nursing, and Respiratory Therapy Programs are secondary admit programs.
- Certain programs at MCC require students to complete a specific set of courses at or above a required GPA level. Once students have completed these requirements, the next step is to submit a secondary admissions application.
- Medical Assistant, Nursing, and Respiratory Therapy Programs are secondary admit programs.
Submit a final high school, GED, and/or college transcript to MCC
MCC can only accept official transcripts, which can be sent to us through the online Parchment system, or mailed directly from your high school.
Please send official high school/GED transcripts to:
Admissions
Muskegon Community College
221 S. Quarterline Rd. #1043
Muskegon, MI 49442
Questions may be directed to enrollment@muskegoncc.edu.
Please send official college transcripts to:
Transfer Evaluation
Muskegon Community College
221 S Quarterline Rd. #1048H
Muskegon, MI 49442
Questions may be directed to officeoftheregistrar@muskegoncc.edu.
Take the placement test
Call Testing Services at (231) 777-0394 to schedule a time.
- Prepare for the placement test by going to here and scrolling down to where it states REVIEW
- Placement assessments are in Reading, Writing, and Math. You may be exempt from portions of the placement test if you meet one of the following:
- Transfer Students: 15 or more college credits (100 level or higher) with a minimum 2.0 GPA will waive some placement testing, please see a counselor.
- Official ACT/SAT/MME/MEAP scores or college transcripts must be on file to waive placement testing.
- Prospective Nursing Students cannot use MME scores or college credits to waive the reading test
PLEASE NOTE: All placement scores have a three-year limit.
Schedule a Student Orientation
Orientation is mandatory for any new students seeking credentials (certificate or degree) to MCC, transfer students with fewer than 12 earned credits.
Make an appointment with a counselor
- Please make sure steps 1 and 3 are completed before you meet with a
- MCC counselors specialize in specific areas of study to better help students determine which classes are necessary for the degree or program they are pursuing. Make an appointment with an academic counselor by visiting the Counseling and Advising page.
- Students with disabilitiesmake a counseling appointment with the Disability Support Services by calling (231) 777-0309 or visit them in room 2046A.
Register for Classes Online
- Obtain your Username and Password.
- Click here for instructions on how to register or audit classes.
- Get your MyMCC One card two weeks after registering for classes.
- Check your MCC email often for information and notifications.
- Get your textbooks
Log in to MyMCC using your new username and password. If you need help registering for classes, the staff at the Student Welcome Center will assist you.
Pay for Classes
Senior Citizens may enroll as degree or auditing (non-credit seeking) students in courses, on a space-available basis, without payment of tuition. However, students will be responsible for:
- Cost of supplies
- Course fees
- Registration fee
- Technology fee
- Infrastructure fee
The Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver will be applied after all gift aid (such as grants and scholarships that do not need to be repaid) and employer sponsorships.
Tuition bills are available online in MyMCC. You may pay for classes online, on campus at the Student Welcome Center, or call (231) 777-0249.
Request your official MCC transcript
Muskegon Community College has partnered with the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) to offer electronic transcripts through an online ordering system. NOTE: There is a $5 fee per transcript recipient via major credit card or debit card.
Helpful Information
Need help with your application, scheduling your orientation or other admissions questions? Book an appointment with one of our admissions team members now!
New to MyMCC? Forgot your password to MyMCC? Go to Log-In Help to set up your account today!
Request to Change Your Start Date: If you applied for the wrong semester, you can request to have it be changed by completing our Start Date Change Form. This will NOT change your program (see above section), but just your start date.
Change Your Program of Study: Muskegon Community College is a great place to explore different fields to find the perfect match for your skills, interests and goals. Many college students change their major at least once before graduation. If you’ve decided you want to change your program, it’s no problem, although you should meet with a counselor in the Counseling and Advising Center Link to 4.1 Counseling & Advising to make sure you’re taking the courses you need to reach your new goals. If you have questions, contact the Counseling and Advising Center at (231) 777-0362.
