MESA, Arizona—Sept. 24, 2015—Financial matters can be stressful and confusing. Mesa Community College (MCC) will provide students, their family members and the community with the tools and resources to better understand and manage their finances.
The Chronicle of Higher Education recently reported nearly 20 million Americans attend college each year. Of that 20 million, close to 12 million - or 60% - borrow (or take out loans) to help cover costs.
“We know education can change lives. We also know students and their families are struggling to pay for tuition and books. This is why MCC remains committed to providing a low cost, high quality educational experience and helping our students and our community find effective ways to manage their financial commitments,” said Roger Yohe, MCC’s Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs.
MCC’s Financial Aid Department will host the free one-hour workshops on the following dates at MCC’s Southern & Dobson campus (1833 West Southern Ave., Mesa) in the Enrollment Center, Building 39, in the conference room on the south side of the building.
- Oct. 1, noon: How to Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
- Oct. 8, noon: ScholarShop
- Oct. 15, noon: Get Your Budget Fit
- Oct. 21, 11 a.m.: Don’t Lose Your Financial Aid
- Oct. 22, noon: Loan Awareness
- Oct. 22, 2 p.m.: Don’t Lose Your Financial Aid
- Oct. 29, noon: Credit
- Nov. 18, 11 a.m.: Don’t Lose Your Financial Aid
- Nov. 19, 2 p.m.: Don’t Lose Your Financial Aid
For additional information about MCC's Financial Literacy Workshops, please contact Juan Carlos Sanchez at 480-461-7312 or juan.carlos.sanchez@mesacc.edu
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Contacts
Dawn Zimmer, 480-461-7892, dawn.zimmer@mesacc.edu
Sally Mesarosh, 480-461-7283, sally.mesarosh@mesacc.edu
Mesa Community College is nationally recognized for its service-learning, civic engagement and innovative educational programs, which include university transfer, career and technical, workforce development, and life-long learning. Host to 40,000 students annually, MCC offers more than 195 degree and certificate programs at its two campuses and additional locations. MCC’s student body hails predominantly from the East Valley of Phoenix and includes Veteran, American Indian and International students who enrich the learning experience. Award-winning faculty are dedicated to student success providing the education and training that empowers MCC students to compete locally and globally. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015, MCC is one of 10 colleges that comprise the Maricopa County Community College District. The District also includes the Maricopa Corporate College and two skill centers. For additional information, visit mesacc.edu.
Mesa Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association (NCA) http://www.ncahlc.org
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.