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Your Future as a Centurion Starts Here.

Guide to Getting Started

Joining Montcalm Community College is the first step toward achieving your goals. With flexible programs, supportive faculty, and resources designed to help you succeed, MCC makes starting your college journey simple and rewarding. Explore your options and take the next step today!

Explore Programs

MCC offers a diverse selection of degrees, certificates, and job training programs to help you reach your goals. Explore our programs, and if you need guidance, schedule an appointment with an Admissions Representative to start your journey as an MCC Centurion.

On-Campus Housing

Make MCC your home away from home! Carbonelli Villas, MCC's new on-campus housing facility, opens for the Fall 2026 semester and offers students a convenient, connected campus living experience. Learn more, take a tour, and apply now.

Schedule a College Conversation

Book an appointment with an Admissions Representative to chat about joining Montcalm Community College. We are happy to walk you through the steps to getting started and answer any questions you might have.

Career Services

Not sure which career path is right for you?Explore your options on our Career Services page and schedule a meeting with MCC’s career advisor to start planning your future today.

How to Pay for College

Paying for college doesn’t have to be overwhelming—we’re here to make it easier! MCC’s low tuition rates, combined with MCCF scholarships, community scholarships, and state and federal financial aid, help make college highly affordable. Reducing financial stress is key to your success, so explore the many ways you can fund your education today.

Tuition & Fees

MCC is committed to keeping higher education accessible and affordable. Our tuition and fees are among the lowest in the region, with flexible payment options and financial aid available to help you reach your goals without breaking the bank.

Financial Aid & Loans

Financial aid helps cover college costs through grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans—some of which you don’t have to pay back. Student loans are borrowed money that must be repaid with interest, so borrow only what you need and understand the terms before accepting.

MCC Foundation Scholarships

The MCC Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to help make college more affordable. These awards are based on factors like academic achievement, financial need, and program of study, and they do not need to be repaid.

Community College Guarantee

The CC Guarantee provides tuition and mandatory fee coverage for in-district Michigan high school graduates who enroll full-time at a community or tribal college within 15 months of graduation regardless of GPA or family income. Pell-eligible students may also receive a $1,000 bonus to help cover additional college expenses.

Michigan Reconnect

Michigan Reconnect helps Michigan residents age 21+ earn a degree or certificate by covering in-district tuition and fees at community colleges. It’s a last-dollar scholarship, so you pay less after other aid is applied.

Veterans & Military

MCC proudly supports veterans and active-duty service members with education benefits, including tuition assistance, GI Bill® programs, and dedicated resources to help you transition to college life. Our team is here to guide you through eligibility and application steps.

NEW for Fall 2026 - Ionia County Guarantee

In collaboration with the Montcalm Community College Foundation (MCCF), beginning in Fall 2026, this scholarship pays tuition for qualifying Ionia County students after all other sources of financial aid are applied to the student’s account.

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Dr. Alex Montoye working with a group of students at a local high school on Exercise Science activities.

July 24, 2026

Bringing Exercise Science to life

For many students, exercise science is a field they’ve never experienced firsthand. Dr. Alex Montoye is working to change that.
Graphic with game shots of four MCC men's basketball players who are moving on to other college's to play after graduating at MCC in 2026.

July 22, 2026

‘MOVE THEM ON’: Success of Centurions men’s basketball measured by players continuing careers

For Zach Ingles, winning means more than just a team’s record or a favorable score on the scoreboard. To him, the ultimate win is seeing his players graduate from his two-year program and connect with another basketball program.
Board Chair Kurt Peterson handing Dr. Kirk Faber the Distinguished Service Award at the Centurion Award Banquet.

July 15, 2026

MCC honors Dr. Kirk and Celeste Faber with its Distinguished Service Award

Montcalm Community College presented its 2026 MCC Stanley and Blanche Ash Distinguished Service Award to Dr. Kirk and Celeste Faber during its June 23 Centurion Awards Banquet.