Eligible Programs of Study – A+ eligible students must enroll in programs of study leading to a Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science or an Associate of Arts Degree.

Timeline Eligibility for A+ Students – A+ eligible students may receive financial incentives for up to a maximum of six (6) semesters or until they graduate with an Associate Degree for up to four years after their high school graduation date.

Items Covered by A+ Funds – The A+ Program will cover tuition only. Items such as lab fees, textbooks and supplies are not covered. Any federal non-repayable aid (i.e., Pell Grant, SEOG) must be applied first to tuition before the A+ will pay.

Federal Financial Aid – All A+ students are required to complete the FAFSA form annually.

A+ Activation/Renewal of Benefits Form – Must be completed annually by all A+ students indicating their intent to use the A+ benefits at MAC for the upcoming academic year.

A+ Student Eligibility – Must maintain full-time enrollment (a minimum of 12 credit hours during Fall/Spring). If enrolling during the Summer term, a minimum of 6 credit hours is required.

Continuation of Eligibility – Students must successfully complete full-time (as described above) each semester with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher in order to maintain eligibility for the A+ Program. Students not meeting these requirements will be placed on A+ Suspension.

Reinstatement of Eligibility – A+ students who have lost eligibility for funding may be reinstated if they enroll in subsequent terms and earn sufficient credit hours to equal a total of 12 hours, and/or raise their cumulative grade point average to at least 2.5. Students are responsible for all costs incurred during terms of enrollment in which reinstatement is being sought. Once the deficits have been removed and prior to re-enrollment as an A+ student, they must contact the MAC Financial Aid Office to request reinstatement.