Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees effective Fall 2025 can be found in the current catalog. Tuition and fees for the Fall 2024 through Summer 2025 can be found in this previous catalog.  

Student Financial Services

Welcome to Student Financial Services! The Student Financial Services team at Mount Wachusett Community College understands that financing your college education is often the most demanding part of the process. Comprised of both Financial Aid and Student Accounts, Student Financial Services is here to help you navigate the way. We offer a comprehensive program that[...]

How to Prepare for Your First Day of College

Your first day of college is an exciting time, but we know it can be intimidating. If you're looking for some tips on your first day of college, we've got you covered. From getting ready the night before to showing up early for class, there are plenty of little things you can do to feel[...]

How to Apply for Financial Aid 

Nearly $120 billion in federal student aid is given to students every year in the form of grants, work-study opportunities and loans. However, figuring out how to access those resources is challenging for many students, especially the first time. Applying for financial aid doesn't have to be hard. Understanding where and how to apply for[...]

Information Technology Services

The ITS Department of Mount Wachusett Community College strives to provide students, faculty and staff with many technological services to increase productivity, improve communication, and allow new interactive methods of teaching and learning, utilizing the advanced technologies of today. Our trained and experienced workforce ensures that members of the college community use information systems and[...]

Reasons to Go Back to School

If you're considering reasons to go back to school, you're in luck! There are so many benefits to returning and finishing your degree. Going back to school has a high return on investment — meaning you receive more than what you put in — financially, professionally and personally. Around 60% of adults who went to school[...]

July 11 – 17 is Hurricane Awareness Week in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has developed a "tool kit" to help Commonwealth residents prepare for weather emergencies. Before a Hurricane Know Your Zone - Learn if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone. Find out whether your property is in a flood-prone or high-risk area by viewing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA)[...]

Computer Requirements

What Equipment Do I Need to Take an Online Learning Course? If you do not have regular access to a computer that meets the Blackboard Learning System’s minimum requirements, then choosing an online course may not be for you. A high speed Internet connection is recommended since some courses require you to view large video[...]

QCC Program Partnership

      MWCC has partnered with QCC to offer you access to programs that MWCC does not currently offer. This partnership guarantees the transfer of credits of the outlined courses below. Once you have fulfilled the general courses at MWCC, you may then apply to transfer to QCC to finish your degree.*  QCC students interested in transferring to MWCC's Veterinary Technology or Physical Therapy Assistant degree programs should email transferadvisor@mwcc.mass.edu[...]

Update on Post Pandemic Travel

We’ve just participated in a webinar with the US Department of State identifying what services a citizen can expect when international travel resumes. The two main takeaways were; preparation & personal responsibility. First, foreign countries will most likely add the COVID vaccine to the list of vaccines one must have to enter, and require proof[...]