Student Assistance

Transportation

MCC provides free rides to and from campus for classes or MCC events through a partnership with MCRide and Pace. Rides are intended for urgent transportation needs or extenuating circumstances. MCRide is a dial-a-ride service providing curb-to-curb, wheelchair-accessible shared ride transportation. If you need a ride between 5 a.m.–11 p.m., Monday–Friday, call (800) 451-4599 in advance to schedule a ride.

Textbooks

If you're experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19, you may qualify for assistance purchasing books for the Spring 2024 semester (while supplies last). Apply for an MCC Store card

Student Success Fund for Emergency Financial Assistance

The Student Success Fund helps MCC students by providing financial support of up to $500 when urgent and emergency situations put their continued education at risk.

Food Insecurity Relief

MCC provides food assistance to MCC students who have difficulty accessing enough food for an active, healthy life.

Technology Support

MCC has a limited number of brand-new laptops for students in need who meet the eligibility requirements. If you need a laptop to be able to succeed in online classes, request a laptop

Note that the review and approval process is not immediate. Active enrollment, which is verified the 10th day after classes start, is required.

Mental Health Services

Learn about on-campus, online, and off-campus mental health support options and resources to help you stay well.

Purple Closet

We can help you access professional clothing through partnerships with local profit and non-profit clothing resale establishments. All you need to do is fill out a voucher, then shop for exactly what you need from our partner stores. See voucher locations