File the FASFA starting October 1

Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Office assists with:

  • Financial Aid Application
  • Pell grants and federal loans
  • Veteran education benefits
  • Scholarship eligibility
  • Work-study jobs for students

See us when you:

  • Need help with the Financial Aid application
  • Have Financial Aid questions
  • Are unsure how to look up financial information in self-service

To apply for college financial aid, start by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA® is the application that determines your eligibility for federal and state student grants, work-study, and loan programs.

Apply for College Financial Aid (opens in new tab)

Essential Information Needed to Complete Your FAFSA

Select the tab for the academic year you plan to attend MCC. Each FAFSA year requires specific financial records and tax information.

Complete the 2026–2027 FAFSA if you plan to attend in Fall 2026, Spring 2027, or Summer 2027

  • Federal Student Aid ID: Every contributor—you, your spouse, a biological or adoptive parent, or your parent's spouse required to provide information—needs one before accessing the form.

    Note for contributors without a Social Security Number (SSN): Parents or spouses without an SSN can still create an account at StudentAid.gov (opens in new tab) to complete and electronically sign their section of the FAFSA online.

  • Parents' SSNs (if you are a dependent student)
  • 2024 Tax returns
  • 2024 W-2(s)
  • Records of child support received
  • Current balances of cash, savings, and checking accounts
  • Net worth of investments, businesses, and farm

McHenry County College Federal School Code: 007691

Complete the 2027–2028 FAFSA if you plan to attend in Fall 2027, Spring 2028, or Summer 2028

  • Federal Student Aid ID: Every contributor—you, your spouse, a biological or adoptive parent, or your parent's spouse required to provide information—needs one before accessing the form.

    Note for contributors without a Social Security Number (SSN): Parents or spouses without an SSN can still create an account at StudentAid.gov (opens in new tab) to complete and electronically sign their section of the FAFSA online.

  • Parents' SSNs (if you are a dependent student)
  • 2025 Tax returns
  • 2025 W-2(s)
  • Records of child support received
  • Current balances of cash, savings, and checking accounts
  • Net worth of investments, businesses, and farm

McHenry County College Federal School Code: 007691

How to Fill Out the FAFSA

Not sure where to start? Review Federal Student Aid's official step-by-step guide to learn what to expect, who needs an account, and how to get help while completing your application.