You may be eligible for training-to-work funds to use toward enrollment if you are unemployed. Determination of eligibility is made by the Department of Labor\/Workforce Development and not <\/strong>by Middlesex County College.<\/em><\/p>\n Getting Started – How Do I Know if I am Eligible?<\/strong> Other Useful Links<\/strong><\/p>\n Unemployed County residents who had been in the workforce for at least two (2) years and are now unemployed may be eligible for tuition waiver. As with all training monies, eligibility is determined by\u00a0your NJ CareerConnections Center<\/em>. Note<\/strong>: tuition waiver CANNOT be used for Nursing fees.<\/p>\n Tuition waiver individuals can register for classes on a space-available basis no more than two (2) business days prior to the start of the class (<\/strong>1 business day for non-credit) <\/strong>and only for classes that are listed as OPEN.<\/strong> NOTE: because there are multiple start dates in the Summer, you must be sure of the start date of the class you have been authorized to take, and arrive at MCC to register no more than 2 business days before that start date. Students attending via tuition waiver must pay for their own books, supplies & course fees.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n To register with tuition waiver, students must complete the FAFSA financial aid<\/a> application and bring an approved Tuition Waiver Form & EDP from\u00a0your NJ\u00a0CareerConnections\u00a0Center counselor (with the courses your CareerConnections counselor is approving you to take filled out on the back of the form) to\u00a0MCC’s Enrollment Center in West Hall. If you are not a Middlesex County resident, you must show proof that you first attempted to enroll at your home county college.<\/p>\n Tuition waiver registrants are not required to meet with anyone at MCC prior to registration however, we encourage candidates to visit the Academic Advising Center before going to your NJ CareerConnections counselor so you can inform the counselor about which course(s) to list on your form<\/em>. Forms without courses listed will not be accepted. IMPORTANT! As per NJ State Statute, neither the student nor Middlesex County College can alter the form by changing, substituting or adding classes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Please also check MCC\u2019s academic calendar<\/a> to see when each semester starts<\/p>\n Read here for some information that may not have been included in your letter:<\/em><\/p>\n 1. Pell Grant Eligibility<\/strong>: If you already have an undergraduate degree, you cannot receive a Pell Grant to obtain another degree … but you can<\/em> apply for other types of financial aid<\/a> (e.g. student loans).
\nTo get started, for further information and to determine if you may be eligible for training grants, contact or visit one of\u00a0New Jersey’s\u00a0CareerConnections (formerly One-Stop Career Centers) Office of Training and Employment Services. Accepted participants may train in one approved credit or noncredit certificate program for one year (up to $4,000 in cost) in order to prepare for a demand occupation in Middlesex County<\/a> (as defined by the Department of Labor). Participants also undergo employment skills training. Visit the\u00a0NJ CareerConnections\u00a0Center\u00a0to learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
\nTuition Waiver Information<\/h2>\n
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\nDid you receive a letter about Pell Grants?<\/h2>\n
\n2. How to apply for a Pell Grant?<\/strong> You must apply online at the federal site: www.fafsa.ed.gov<\/a>
\n3.<\/strong> If you receive unemployment insurance (UI) benefits<\/strong>, you MUST start at your\u00a0CareerConnections\u00a0Center before exploring any training options. You must maintain compliance with all guidelines when you pursue training so you can continue to receive UI benefits (e.g. any requirement to maintain availability for work).
\n4. What is a Pell Grant? <\/strong>Pell is a federal program and the federal government determines the amount of your Grant (if any). Even though MCC’s Financial Aid dept DOES NOT determine Pell, we may be able to answer questions for you.<\/p>\n
\nNon-Credit Career Training<\/h2>\n
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\nDegree and Certificate Programs<\/h2>\n
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\nOther Programs at MCC<\/h2>\n