Admission
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* In an effort to remove barriers to first-time-in-college, low-income students, the MCC District Board of Trustees at its June 2007 meeting eliminated a $40 application fee previously paid by U.S. residents and implemented a $10 documentation fee per term for all registering students. The $75 application fee for international students will remain in effect.
Any high school graduate or GED recipient who can profit from additional education is encouraged to apply to Manatee Community College. Applicants must provide evidence of a standard high school diploma, an equivalency diploma or home school affidavit. Students who have earned a certificate of completion in Florida may be classified as degree seeking. They may not enroll in some programs requiring special training, i.e. police officers, correctional officers, nurses and classroom teachers, until they earn a standard high school diploma or GED. Students who have not earned a high school diploma or equivalency may attend on a limited basis and may not enroll in any degree programs until proof of successful completion of high school or equivalency has been submitted and approved.
Individuals desiring to enter Manatee Community College should complete an online application. The completed application must be completed by the deadline each term as noted in the academic calendar.
Manatee Community College offers guidance, counseling and support service to assist students in finding areas of study best suited to their interests, aptitudes and abilities. Enrollment services is responsible for providing initial, relevant information about academic opportunities at the College. Interested students can contact enrollment services to receive program information and applications for admission and to discuss initial academic plans with a counselor.
Those students who are undecided on their major and/or degree program should go to the career resource center, on either campus, soon after their classes start, for proper guidance on the selection of a major and/or degree program.
In addition, the Florida College Entry Level Placement Test, referred to in this Catalog as the Florida Placement Test (FCELPT), is required for all entering students seeking to earn a degree from Manatee Community College or for those students who want to take English, mathematics or reading courses, or other courses that have placement test scores as prerequisites.
Please note: The College may consider the past actions of any person applying for admission or enrollment and may deny admission or enrollment to an applicant if determined to be in the best interest of the College, as per MCC Procedure #4.01.01: Admissions Standards.
