Middlesex County College is now Middlesex College
T aking the saying “new year, transformation this year, beginning with a name change and ultimately culminating in a new brand identity to be revealed in the coming months. Effective on January 1, 2021, Middlesex County College became Middlesex College. The College, which was founded in 1964 and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, has joined a growing number of two-year colleges that are dropping “County” or “Community” from their names as part of a rebrand intended to remove the stigma often attached to community colleges. The College’s Board of Trustees approved the name change in October 2020. new you” to heart, Middlesex County College is undergoing a “We know two things,” said College President Mark McCormick. “First, that students receive an excellent education here, and when they transfer to a
four-year college or university, they do as well or better than students who start at a four-year institution. They are very well prepared. But we are also well aware that there is a stigma attached to community colleges. While we know the high quality of the educational experiences we provide, that message has not fully penetrated in our community. We hope this name change will go a long way in doing that.” Dr. McCormick noted that the name change will not affect the College’s objective. “Our mission remains the same,” he said. “It is to offer a quality, affordable education for the people of Middlesex County, and to help our students thrive in education, growth, and personal success. That will not change.”
Ronald G. Rios reaffirmed the County’s commitment to the College. “The County is investing in Middlesex College and the students who will become the entrepreneurs, CEOs, essential workers, and life science experts of the businesses that will call Middlesex County home,” said Commissioner Director Rios. “Students embarking on an academic career at Middlesex College will receive a first-class education and be given invaluable real-world opportunities to succeed and thrive personally, academically, and professionally.” Diplomas for May 2021 graduates will say Middlesex College, and the College anticipates having a fully revamped website by the fall of 2021. College
athletic teams, previously known as the Blue Colts, will now be the Middlesex Colts, and a mascot will be unveiled in the months ahead. The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners remains dedicated to supporting the College’s mission. During the Board’s 2021 Reorganization Meeting, Commissioner Director Free tuition available for County residents at Middlesex College
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Through the New Jersey Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG) program, Middlesex College students with an adjusted gross income of $65,000 or less are eligible for free tuition and fees. This is a last-dollar scholarship, which means it will cover tuition and educational fees, after applying all other federal and state grant aid, such as federal Pell grants and New Jersey Tuition Assistance Grants. Educational fees covered can include fees associated with technology; student activities; registration; labs; facility; and
programs and courses.
Have questions? Please contact MCC Enrollment Services at FAid@middlesexcc.edu or 732-548-6000, ext. 3520
CCOG grants are available for Fall and Spring semesters only, and students must take 6-18 credits per semester to be eligible. The upcoming 2021 application deadlines are: • April 15, 2021 for returning students attending the Fall semester • September 15, 2021 for new students attending the Fall semester For full details on how to apply, check out the step-by-step guide at middlesexcc.edu/financial-aid/eligibility- how-to-apply
You can get more details about adjusted gross income requirements for dependent and independent students, out-of-county college eligibility, and more at Middlesex County College’s CCOG Program website: middlesexcc. edu/financial-aid/free-community- college-program. You can also learn more about the New Jersey CCOG program at their website: hesaa.org/ pages/ccog.aspx.
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