Cutting MCCC's Budget Means Cutting Off Education For Some
If tuition rises up to an extra $11 per credit hour some students will not be able to attend MCCC.
Students shared stories of how Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is making a difference in their lives. They asked county commissioners during a budget hearing Wednesday not to cut MCCC’s funding 22 percent. A possible tutition increase up to an extra $11 per credit hour would keep some students from finishing their educations. "From a financial aid perspective, 12 credits is considered full-time" for students, said Alana Mauger, director of communications for MCCC. The highest increase would raise tuition $132 a semester if students took 12 credit hours. But, Mauger added, "Nothing is set is stone if the cuts happen as presented." Patch previously reported the proposed 2012 Montgomery County budget is nearly $385 million. …
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