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Financial Resources

TMCC Financial Aid

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Visit TMCC Financial Aid for information about FAFSA, applying for scholarships, loans or grants. One-on-one assistance, workshops and other events are also available to help you become familiar with all of your financial aid options.

WhichWay

WhichWay offers a program where individuals can enhance their financial literacy at their preferred pace. The program consists of 12 distinct sections, each containing 3-4 lessons focusing on money management. It's a complimentary program empowering users to select specific areas for deeper understanding.

  • WhichWay’s “Paying for College” Lesson
  • WhichWay’s “Repaying Student Loans” Lesson
  • WhichWay’s “Managing Student Loans While in School” Lesson

Federal Student Loans

Learn about the different types of federal student loans, reasons to apply for one of these loans and some things to consider when submitting an application.

Private Loans

Private student loans are money that you may borrow to pay for college from sources other than the government, such as banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions. For more information about using private loans for college, check out this article. Information about Sallie Mae loans is available.

Loan Repayment

Learn about different loan repayment options.

Budgeting

Information about budgeting can be found across the web. Some great places to start are NerdWallet, Consumer.gov and Ramsey Solutions. Do a Google search for “budgeting” and you will find many other helpful resources.

Calculators

Whether you require assistance in gauging your financial standing or need to perform calculations to allocate your funds effectively, utilize a calculator that can provide a swift overview of your specific financial interests. In order to receive financial aid at TMCC you need a completion rate of at least 67%. This calculator takes the guesswork out of determining how many additional credits are needed to maintain that standard.