How to Apply

A student can apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov. The student and one parent (if the student is under the age of 24) will need to create an FSA ID. The FSA ID is used to electronically sign the FAFSA. The IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) is a feature that allows students and parents to access the IRS tax return information needed to the complete the FAFSA and transfer the data directly into the FAFSA. The student should indicate Mitchell Community College’s federal school code (002947) on the FAFSA. Once the FAFSA is submitted online, Mitchell will receive a copy of the FAFSA electronically and will contact the student requesting additional information if a Mitchell Community College Admissions Application is on file. If no additional documentation is needed, the student will be notified of their eligibility by email or can be viewed on Self-Service. Students who are not eligible for financial aid will receive a letter with information on special circumstances and a payment plan option.