Welcome to Maricopa Community Colleges!
We are excited to have our local high school students at Maricopa Community Colleges, where student success is our #1 goal! With over 102,200 students, across 10 accredited colleges throughout Maricopa County, we are nationally recognized for our diverse programs, accessible education and convenient locations.
At Maricopa Community Colleges, we believe college success begins in high school. We make higher education attainable and affordable by offering several programs to high school students—empowering them to get a jump start on college and begin fulfilling their General Education requirements today. Upon high school graduation, students can enroll in a variety of courses at any one of our college campuses or remotely, and experience small class sizes—with an average student to faculty ratio of 16:1.
Fields of Interest
Maricopa Community Colleges offers nine Fields of Interest categories to help students clarify which career path they want to pursue. By choosing a Field of Interest, students can focus on their goals and academic path — thereby saving time and money by eliminating excess credits and minimizing the number of classes they take. Our Fields of Interest not only puts students on the right track to achieve their goals, but also connects them with a community of like-minded students that share the same interests.
Paying for College
FAFSA
Learn about the different types of financial aid available to students and access FAFSA and loan applications here.
Scholarships
We offer a range of attainable scholarships and grants to make college more affordable to students.
Financial Aid Forms
Find several financial aid applications, as well as resources for students to get answers to common financial aid questions.
Presidents Scholarship
This prestigious scholarship is for incoming first-year college students and recognizes high-performing high school seniors.
Early College Programs
High school students can get a head start on earning a college degree at Maricopa Community Colleges. We offer several opportunities for students to earn college credits in high school and support them in their educational journey.
Achieving a College Education
A nationally-recognized program, Achieving a College Education (ACE) makes college an attainable goal and allows students to earn up to 24 transferable college credits.
Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment provides high school students the opportunity to earn community college credits while still in high school—within the high school day—without having to leave the high school setting.
Hoop of Learning
Hoop of Learning’s (HOL) mission is to encourage, enable, and create an environment that empowers American Indian students to complete high school and make a smooth transition to college.
Tools and Resources for Students
2023-2024 Academic Calendar
View our expansive catalog of virtual and in-person classes for all 10 colleges.
MEIDs and Passwords
Students can set up a Maricopa Enterprise ID and reactivate or find their MEID here.
Student Email
Prior to starting the application process, students will need to sign up for a student email account.
Online Student Center
Students can access their class schedule, add / drop classes, view their academic grade history, test scores, enrollment information, and more.
Recent High School Graduate Performance
Get an assessment of the overall academic performance and participation of your recent high school graduates at the Maricopa Community Colleges.