Monroe County Community College

Monroe County Community College in Monroe, Michigan is a place where area residents can get a professional associate’s degree or certificate, take individual non-degree courses and even begin the coursework needed for a bachelor’s degree at an area or online four-year school. Computers, tech, and healthcare professions are some of the fields in which students may earn a degree or certificate. Monroe also has transfer programs that allow students to complete the first two years of requirements before transferring to a bachelor’s program in such rapidly growing fields as: * Business Administration * Occupational Therapy * Physical Therapy * Social Work Degrees in the liberal and fine arts are also offered for the creative and academically oriented. Continuing education courses are another option; designed for professionals who want to upgrade their skills, these courses provide specific training in Business Writing, Computer Skills and other marketable skills. When not studying, students in any program can enjoy college life opportunities like music, comedy and other types of entertainment at Monroe County’s performing arts center, which features national and local talent. Those interested in admission need only fill out an online application and attend an information session. New students also get the benefit of meeting with a counselor, who will help them to decide which courses or degree programs are best for them. Need-based financial aid for those from middle or lower income backgrounds includes several different types of grants programs, scholarships, work-study and additional tuition assistance programs like Rehabilitation Assistance. Loans, which are not based on financial need, may be obtained by anyone who meets certain requirements, including being in good standing with the Department of Education.

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