It makes good sense because . . .

• Tuition costs are lower than at a university.
• Financial aid is available for qualified students.
• Class sizes are usually smaller than at universities.
• Transfer degrees eliminate loss of credit to Arizona public universities.
• Students with MCC Associate degrees are exempt from Arizona public universities’ admission requirements.
• Classes are taught by full-time or adjunct faculty, not teaching assistants.
• Classes are offered at convenient times and locations around the East Valley.