*Fall 2026 scholarships are open through August 31, 2026.

*NOTE: MCC Foundation scholarships support students who are enrolled in a degree or certificate at the Manchester Campus (home campus is Manchester). The Foundation does not provide financial assistance for students homed at other campuses. *

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need. Complete the FAFSA if eligible to do so. If unable to complete the FAFSA, contact the Manchester campus financial aid office for guidance.
• Be enrolled in a degree or certificate program at the Manchester campus.
• Register for a minimum of 3 credits at or affiliated with the Manchester campus. You may take additional classes at any CT State Community College campus as part of your degree or certificate program provided you are enrolled in a minimum of 3 credits at the Manchester campus.
• Make sure Manchester is your home campus.

General Application & Special Scholarships

The MCC Foundation offers over 100 scholarship funds, with more than 90 available through the general scholarship application. When you submit the general application and are determined to be eligible for a scholarship, the system will automatically match you with scholarships you may qualify for. Some scholarships have additional eligibility requirements. If available, they will be listed below. Review the criteria carefully and complete any additional information required to apply.

• Eligibility Review: All applicants are reviewed by Financial Aid using your FAFSA and demonstrated financial need. Federal and institutional aid (such as Pell or MAH grants) is applied first, and Foundation scholarships help cover any remaining unmet need.
• Award Notification: If you receive a scholarship, you will be notified by email. Funds are sent to the bursar and applied to your account after you accept the award, enrollment and need are verified, and a donor thank-you letter is completed.
• Enrollment Requirement: Scholarships are provided to students who are enrolled in a degree or certificate program at the Manchester campus. Scholarship awards may be reduced or withdrawn if this requirement is not met.
• Changes to financial aid: If you receive additional financial aid after being awarded a tuition-assistance scholarship, any MCC Foundation scholarship funds that are no longer needed to cover your tuition balance may be returned to the Foundation to support other students.

Scholarship Adjustments Due to Enrollment Changes
Students who withdraw from or drop classes that change their eligibility for receiving an MCC Foundation scholarship may have all or a portion of their scholarship withdrawn. Scholarship funds associated with dropped or withdrawn classes may be returned to MCC Foundation and could result in an outstanding balance owed by the student. Please notify our office if you drop or change classes to be sure you understand any