Financial Aid Questions?

Mercer County Community College provides its students with a wealth of information regarding Financial Aid. Click here to be connected with MCCC’s Financial Aid page.

On this page you will find information about filling out Financial Aid forms, about deadlines and about guidelines. You can also find information about scholarships available to students at MCCC.

Financial Aid:

For most students, financial aid is provided in the form of grants through federal and state-funded programs. This money is specifically awarded for education-related expenses. Many students are able to fully fund their education through grant programs.

How can I get Work/Study?

To obtain Work/Study, you must request it on your FAFSA. After you have been approved for financial aid, check your award letter to be certain that you have also been approved for Work/Study. In order to obtain Work/Study, it must appear on your award letter. After you have been approved for Work/Study, the next step is to prepare a resume with your skills and deliver a copy to every available department in which you have an interest. Include the days and hours that you are available to work, up to 14 hours per week.

Is it too late to get financial aid?

No it isn’t! We will process your FAFSA for any funds that may still be available whenever you apply. However, remember that FAFSAs or required documents received by the Financial Aid office during the month of August for fall semester or during January for spring semester will not be approved in time to pay your tuition.

You already received my FAFSA, why can't I get financial aid now?

Before awarding financial aid, Mercer has to comply with many complex federal and state regulations. We must take the time necessary to review your academic history, obtain documents, verify your FAFSA information, and correct any errors. There are no shortcuts.

What do I do now?

You have two options. You may contact the Bursar's office about a monthly payment plan or you may postpone your enrollment until you receive your financial aid award letter.

If I pay now and my financial aid arrives later, will I get my money back?

Yes, but only if you attend class and qualify for enough financial aid to cover your payment.

What are the financial aid deadlines?

There are many programs, each with different deadlines. To be considered for every federal, state and college financial aid program at Mercer, your FAFSA must be received at www.fafsa.gov by May 1st for the fall semester or October 1st for the spring semester.

Sounds good, I’m ready. But what if I need help with applying for Financial Aid?

Come visit us!

Enrollment & Student Services Office

Mercer County Community College – Trenton Campus

102 North Broad St. Second Floor (KC218).

Trenton, NJ 08608

What kind of information will I need for the FAFSA?

• Your Social Security Number
• Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
• Your most recent federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
• Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
• Records of untaxed income (if applicable)

If you are a dependent student, then you will also need most of the above information for your parent(s). Students under the age of 24 are generally considered dependent except in certain circumstances.