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Academics & Training
- Academics and Training
  At Mt. Hood Community College you'll find highly skilled faculty members providing you the best in educational opportunities. Offering over 120 professional programs, as well as a variety of university transfer possibilities, MHCC prepares you for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
  
  Program & Majors
  Not sure what career path you want to take? Search what MHCC has to offer to help you make a choice.
  
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Registration & Financial Aid
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  How to register for classes, add a class, add to a wait list and more.
  
  Financial Aid
  Financial aid is money provided to help bridge the gap between your own resources and the amount needed to pay for the cost of attending college.
  
  Student Financial Services
  Student Financial Services provides information on college policies, procedures and student responsibilities related to charges and payments posted on student accounts.
College Services
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  Stop by if you have questions about or need help with: applying for admission to the college, filing the FAFSA, completing necessary Financial Aid steps, registering for classes, setting up your student email or Higher One account, and applying for graduation.
  
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  Academic Advising and Transfer Center
  
  Career Planning
  
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Student Life
- Student Life
  
  Purpose Statement
  To support and advocate for the interest of students by creating engaging opportunities which empowers and connect them to Mt. Hood Community College.
  
  Vision
  To lead the campus with diverse, equitable, and dynamic personal, cultural, educational, and professional growth opportunities and services for students pursuing their educational goals.
Community
- Business Services
  Business Services helps small businesses start and grow successfully, partner with local companies to train their workforce and help community members, job seekers and professionals advance in their career or learn a new skill.
  
  Workforce Training
  MHCC provides corporate training and continuing education to support professional development, licensure, and assist businesses with their workforce needs.
  
  Aquatics
  Whether you’re looking for a place to swim laps, take a water exercise class, swim lesson or enjoy our open recreation swim there’s something for everyone.
Athletics
- Athletics
  Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) is committed to working with student athletes as they pursue excellence in athletics and academics. We will establish within our students an ethical foundation that supports and encourages competitive success, intellectual growth and social development.
About
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  Whether you are a new student or continuing your education, we want you to know we are here to help you reach your educational goals.
  
  Foundation and Alumni
  A campaign for STUDENT SUCCESS. Through donations like yours, the MHCC Foundation supports the success of our students through scholarships and classroom equipment.
GIVE NOW

Create a Family Legacy
Establishing a legacy is a great way to honor your family for years to come.

The Mt. Hood Community College Foundation can provide you the help and guidance you may need to showcase your family name and impact the life of others through gift planning.

Doing good. Forever.

Contact Al Sigala at the MHCC Foundation to explore planned giving opportunities at 503-491-7548 or Al.Sigala@mhcc.edu

Giving Opportunities

Legacy gifts in your Family Name:

Charitable Bequest

This is simply a distribution from your estate to a charitable organization through your last will and testament.

Key Benefits:

Assets distributed according to your wishes after your death
Possible savings on estate taxes
A lasting legacy, reflective of your values and beliefs, without giving up your assets now
The satisfaction of knowing you are benefiting future generations of MHCC students!

To leave a bequest to MHCC in your will, you need the following information:

Full legal name of beneficiary: Mt. Hood Community College District Foundation
Mailing address: 26000 SE Stark Street, Gresham, OR 97030
Tax identification number: 23-7061622
Bequest language: for a few samples click here

Retirement Plan Beneficiary Designation

Show your continued support after your death by making MHCC a beneficiary of your retirement account.

Key Benefits:

Mt. Hood Community College District Foundation as a full or partial beneficiary
Charitable tax deduction for your estate
Possible savings on estate taxes
Possible tax savings on retirement plan assets
Possible increase in amount passed on to heirs
The satisfaction of knowing you are benefiting future generations of MHCC students!

Life Insurance Beneficiary

If you have a life insurance policy you no longer need, or you would like to purchase a new policy specifically for philanthropic purposes, you can designate MHCC as the beneficiary.

Key Benefits:

Charitable tax deduction
Possible savings on estate taxes
The satisfaction of knowing you are benefiting future generations of MHCC students!

Gifts with Income for You

Charitable Gift Annuity

Support MHCC while retaining the life income provided by your assets.

Key Benefits:

Guaranteed life income backed by Mt. Hood Community College District Foundation assets
Possible higher income yield than other investments
Avoidance of money management and investment worries
Tax savings that may offset capital gains taxes and income tax
The satisfaction of knowing you are benefiting future generations of MHCC students!

Charitable Remainder Unitrust

If you own highly appreciated real estate or securities, a Charitable Remainder Unitrust allows you to receive income, and provides a tax deduction.

Key Benefits:

Life income and estate tax savings
Charitable tax deduction of a percentage of contributed asset
No capital gains taxes on sale
Built-in hedge against inflation by payment of percentage of total fund, including growth
The satisfaction of knowing you are benefiting future generations of MHCC students!

Become a Heritage Society member

Heritage Society enrollment form

What is the Heritage Society?

The Heritage Society was established to recognize the special friends of MHCC who, through their bequests, life income arrangements, beneficiary designations, or other forms of planned and deferred gifts, have created a legacy that will provide educational opportunities for MHCC students for years to come.

Membership Benefits

Your membership involves no dues, obligations or solicitations but it does allow us to thank and recognize you for the plans you have made for future students. It may also help to inspire others to do the same.

Some benefits of membership include invitations to special events, and discounts to activities (theatre, athletics, aquatic center, planetarium, etc.) on campus. The most important benefit is in knowing you are making a lasting contribution to the future of MHCC and our greater community.

Contact Al Sigala at the MHCC Foundation to explore planned giving opportunities at 503-491-7548 or al.sigala@mhcc.edu

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