Metropolitan Community College

Metropolitan Community College was created in 1974 when the Nebraska State Legislature consolidated the original eight technical community college areas into six. That year, the programs, personnel, assets and liabilities of the former Omaha Nebraska Technical Community College Area merged with the Eastern Nebraska Technical Community College Area under a new name: the Metropolitan Technical Community College Area. In 1992, the Legislature voted to change the name to Metropolitan Community College Area.Metropolitan Community College's (MCC) campuses and centers are as diverse as it students. Our campuses change from urban to suburban settings. All campuses provide a complete array of programs and services. Students can access most of our programs and services at the four conveniently located centers.Mission and Vision StatementOur mission is to provide quality learning experiences for a diverse community of lifelong learners.Our vision is to become the community's number one resource for post secondary learning. We will exceed expectations for value, quality, community access and student choice.ProgramsMCC offers more than 100 one- and two-year career programs in business administration, computer and office technologies, culinary arts, industrial and construction technologies, nursing and allied health, social sciences and services, and visual and electronic technologies, as well as academic transfer programs. General support courses, classes for business and industry and continuing education courses also are important parts of the College's service to the community.AccreditationMCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. The accrediting bodies of various professional associations also approve many individual programs.Financial AidThe Financial Aid Office determines financial need by subtracting the student’s Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) from the appropriate student budget. (See student budgets above.) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which the student submits to the Federal Processor is designed to provide this Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) figure.The purpose of Financial Aid grants is to meet, as much as possible, the student's financial aid need, considering the funds that are available at the time of awarding.Career CenterThe Career Center is available for students, as well as any members of the community in MCC's four-county service area. The mission of Career Services is to support the educational philosophy and goals of MCC and to equip students, alumni and community members with the ability to address lifelong career direction, transistions, issues and satisfaction.Comprehensive Career ServicesThe Career Center offers many services including: career assessments; career exploration; reume and cover letter review; basic job search; interviewing techniques; educational planning; and career presentations.