Dual Enrollment at Montcalm Community College

05/19/2026

Hey 2026 high school grads! 🎓

What if your tuition and fees were already taken care of? With the Community College Guarantee and Ionia County Guarantee, they can be at MCC. Even better… MCC now offers student housing on our Sidney campus beginning Fall 2026! 🏡

That means you can stay close to home AND enjoy a full college experience—all while saving big on your education.

Your next step starts here — affordable, accessible and designed for you. Learn more about becoming an MCC student at https://www.montcalm.edu/homepage/future-students/.

05/11/2026

Join us on Thursday, May 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a Summer Registration Event! Students can get help registering for summer classes and take the next steps toward starting—or continuing—their college journey.

To make the most of the event, students are encouraged to prepare ahead of time by completing the placement tests, submitting the 2025–26 FAFSA, and registering for orientation. You can learn more about these steps at montcalm.edu/get-started.

👉 Register for the event here:
https://studentservices.montcalm.edu/register/?id=349b06ea-13bc-42ee-ae2a-907b9ce39b8f

05/02/2026

Montcalm Community College awarded 241 degrees and certificates May 1 during its 59th annual commencement ceremony in the gymnasium on the college’s Sidney campus.

Scott M. Keonigsknecht, Ed.D., Superintendent of the Clinton County Regional Education Service Agency, and Libby Berry, MCC student, addressed the graduates and their guests.

Berry began her speech by addressing her unique journey to graduating from MCC. Berry, a homeschooled student from Sheridan, started her Centurion journey at age 15 as a dual enrolled student.

“I remember sitting down in the very back, hoping nobody saw me, then looking around, and feeling at home,” Berry began. “There was community here. There was opportunity here. There was an atmosphere of students filled with potential, and instructors who saw that, and encouraged it.

“I wasn’t exactly comfortable, it was a whole new place,” she added. “And I definitely wasn’t confident yet, but something about MCC felt right. Like I had stepped into a place that was going to change me, even if I didn’t know how yet.”

To read the full story and view the list of graduates, visit https://www.montcalm.edu/news/mcc-awards-degrees-and-certificates-during-59th-annual-commencement/

04/27/2026

Due to the large number of students using the Testing Center on the Sidney campus, please call 989-328-1295 to verify availability for testing times rather than scheduling online. If you have not received a confirmation email, then you do not have an appointment. The Testing Center is also unable to take walk-in appointments this week.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through a busy finals week!

03/17/2026

If you haven’t already, now is the perfect time to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)! Submitting your FAFSA is a crucial step that can unlock access to grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and student loans to support your educational journey.

Get started today at studentaid.gov.

Please remember:
Summer Semester: submit the 2025–2026 FAFSA
Fall Semester: submit the 2026–2027 FAFSA

03/12/2026

Hey students! You have just a few more days to apply for MCCF scholarships for the 26-27 academic year! Applications will close at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 15.

Head over to montcalm.edu/mccf-scholarships to apply now. It will only take a few minutes and you'll be eligible for most of the MCCF Legacy Scholarships. There are three that require an additional essay question response.

03/05/2026

The Ionia County Guarantee is more than a scholarship — it’s Montcalm Community College’s promise to make college accessible and affordable for local students.

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. This scholarship program enhances the State of Michigan’s Community College Guarantee, ensuring that Michigan high school graduates living in Michigan can attend MCC tuition-free.

MCC President Dr. Bradley J. Barrick shared, “For too long, geography has created financial barriers for Ionia County students. The Ionia County Guarantee removes that barrier and opens the door to opportunity.”

Read the full story and learn more here: https://www.montcalm.edu/news/mcc-s-ionia-county-guarantee-supports-free-tuition-for-ionia-county-students/

Photo courtesy of Tim McAllister, The Daily News.

03/05/2026

Did you know you can view the Michigan State Aid you qualify for and apply for scholarships all in one place? Checkout the video below to learn more about the MiSSG Student Portal and set up an account today.

It's easy and gives you access to important information regarding your college journey! Visit https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/students-families/missg-student-portal to learn more and get started.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRuJ5DlFwSk&t=10s

The MiSSG Student portal provides tools and information about student's State of Michigan grants and scholarships. This tutorial walks you through the portal...

03/02/2026

The Summer Semester Scholarship application is now OPEN! Students who are continuing their education at MCC during the 2026 summer semester could be awarded scholarships between $350 and $1,000 based on credit hours.

To learn more please visit montcalm.edu/mccf-scholarships.

02/06/2026

Due to weather, on Friday, February 6, Montcalm Community College’s Sidney and Greenville campuses are closed to the public with limited services being offered virtually. In-person classes are cancelled.

02/03/2026

Are you interested in transferring to Grand Valley State University? On March 6, any current MCC student is invited to join us for an exciting opportunity to explore GVSU in Allendale, Michigan! This in-person event allows you to experience the vibrant campus life, innovative programs, and friendly community at GVSU.

You will meet MCC Counselor Brandy Bunting and Advisor Lisa Gardner as well as fellow MCC students for a visit. The event will run from approximately 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. During your visit, you'll have the chance to experience an admissions presentation, campus tour and lunch.

You must provide your own transportation but at the conclusion of the event, those who attend will be given a $50 Visa gift card to help reimburse you for gas to the event.

Please register by March 2 at https://MCCvisitsgvsu.eventbrite.com. Space is limited.