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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 […]

Cody Nathanson: MWCC Student Trustee 2021-2022

Cody Nathanson is a Liberal Arts and Sciences major who has been a student at MWCC since the spring of 2020 as a Transition to Community College student. In the summer of 2020, he attended the college’s Summer Leadership Academy where his outgoing personality and willingness to take on a leadership role set him apart. […]

Senior Success Program for High School Seniors

Are you a high school senior or recent graduate from Fitchburg, Leominster or Gardner?  Are you interested in attending MWCC in the fall? Will you be the first in your family to go to college?  If you answered YES – you may qualify to participate in a program where you will receive support, coaching, workshops, […]

2021 Holiday Events & Fundraisers

It’s that time of year when our faculty, staff and students give back to our community. Check out the events below and participate in as many or as few as you are able! Winter Fest Basket Raffle & Event Our annual Basket Raffle is back! This popular event is the largest fundraiser for our Emergency […]

What is Handshake?

Handshake is a student-centered online jobs board connecting students and alumni with organizations looking for interns and new talent to join their teams. Created in 2013 by friends who met at Michigan Tech University to bridge the inequality gap in career opportunities for students across the country, Handshake has grown to be one of the […]