Register for classes at Mesa Community College pursuing a certificate or degree in behavioral science, health science, or education and you may be eligible for one of the college’s new scholarships covering the cost of your tuition, course fees, books, and other needed resources.
With funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Act, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) has partnered with Maricopa Community Colleges to offer two new scholarships — the Behavioral Health Scholarship and the Home and CommunityBased Services (HCBS) Career Education and Training Scholarship — with the goal of empowering students to make a difference in their communities through health professions and community-based services. Enroll in a health, education, or relevant community service program of study and apply until April 18, 2024, for spring semester funds.
The MCC Red Mountain campus offers health care programs in the fields of nursing and dental professions. The seven-week Nursing Assistant program prepares students to become a Certified Nurse Assistant or Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) and enter the workforce immediately.
The college’s renowned Dental Hygiene program prepares students who earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene to take the written and clinical exams necessary to obtain licensure in most states. For decades, 100% of MCC graduates have passed their licensing exams going on to careers in dental practices or public health care settings.
The four-week Psychiatric Technician Overview class offers techniques and skills to care for patients with a variety of mental illnesses including anxiety, mood, personality and psychotic disorders, as well as posttraumatic stress syndrome and behavioral issues. Available to students studying health care, psychology, law enforcement or any profession dealing with potential patient crisis management situations, there are no prerequisites.
If you have questions about the Red Mountain campus health care programs, please contact Dean Mary Boyce (mary.boyce@mesacc.edu) or Kathleen Mead (kathleen.mead@mesacc.edu).
As the Red Mountain campus grows its Allied Health Department, it continues its 20 plus-year legacy of providing the East Valley convenient, affordable, quality classes in English, science, math, history, languages, and community fitness courses.
The AHCCCS scholarships are among the many funding possibilities you might find to cover the costs of your education. The Financial Aid Office at Mesa Community College is committed to providing financial aid and scholarship assistance to help remove educational cost barriers so that students can pursue educational goals.
Go to www.mesacc.edu/financial-aid for more information or stop by the Enrollment Center at the Southern and Dobson campus or the Red Mountain campus.
Although spring classes began Jan. 14, you can still register for Flex Start classes each month through March and certification classes are ongoing.
To find out more about academic degrees, career classes, financial aid and more, stop by the Red Mountain campus Enrollment Center in the Mesquite building, call (480) 654-7600, or go to mesacc.edu/enroll.