Financial Aid

Investing in Marion's Future: Eliminating Tuition Barriers for Pandemic-Impacted Graduates

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted the educational pathways of Marion County's 2020-2023 high school graduates as compared to high school graduates before and after these years. This initiative directly addresses the urgent need to re-engage these young adults in higher education, providing them with a tuition-free pathway at MTC.

Take courses tuition-free this spring at Marion Tech. Our last-dollar scholarship program is intended to cover tuition if other federal and state programs do not cover the entire cost of tuition for your Spring 2026 classes. The priority deadline for is Dec. 1^st so apply now!

Eligible Students

Free Spring tuition is available for new or re-enrolling credit-seeking general students at Marion Tech for Spring 2026. You must be a student who graduated from a Marion County school between the Spring of 2020 and Spring of 2023 and have not received a certificate or degree credential from Marion Tech or any other institution of higher education. You must enroll in a certificate or degree program. There is no limit on the number of credit hours you can take for Spring 2026.

How to Apply

If you are a new student, apply now! And if you are a returning student, submit the reactivation form.
Complete the application for this scholarship.
File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for all available federal and state grants.

The priority deadline is Dec. 1^st. Funding is limited to apply now!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is covered by the Investing in Marion's Future: Eliminating Tuition Barriers for Pandemic-Impacted Graduates initiative at Marion Tech?

This is a last-dollars scholarship opportunity that covers the cost of tuition for Spring 2026 at MTC. Funding is limited and will be distributed on a first-come basis.

What is a ‘last-dollar’ award?

A last-dollar scholarship means that all other grant and scholarship monies will be applied for tuition before Marion Tech covers the remaining tuition that is due. The Free Spring Tuition does not cover fees, books or supplies.

What are the eligibility requirements?

Application is due by Dec. 1^st for new and returning students. Spring enrollment must be completed prior to classes starting on January 7^th.

FAFSA process completed (including verification if selected) by payment due date.

I need help filling out the FAFSA application. What resources are available to help me?

We have an experienced team of financial aid specialists here to guide you through the FAFSA experience. Visit the page of financial aid to find a step-by-step guide on how to submit your free FAFSA application. You can also email us for additional assistance.