Fall term at MHCC has begun, and deadlines are coming quick.

Students are buying books, finding their classes and getting to know the school. But for new and returning students, “deadlines are a thought that slips many minds,” said Rod Boettcher, director of financial aid.

Some students will find that they need to add or drop a class. Others will find they do not need all the books that they have already purchased. And many will find that upon reaching these points that they have missed deadline dates.

Students are eligible to register for classes through the first week of school. The later a student registers for a class, the more difficult it will be to get in, due to the number of students that are already registered for any given class.

Students can register for classes the second week of school, but will need a teacher’s signature to get finish the process.

Students can also go to the admissions office if they need to drop a class. The last day to drop a class and get a full refund is Oct. 7. The last day to drop a class without a refund or to change grade status is Nov. 14.

Tuition is due the first week of school. If a student has not paid tuition by the second week of school, they need to go to the admissions office to do so. Students won’t be able to drop a class online after the second week into the term.

“Students are entirely responsible for their classes,” said Jean Erickson, registration coordinator.

The bookstore is available to students two weeks before the start of classes, as well as throughout the year. If students are looking for used books, Janet Kehn, bookstore manager advises students to “get the books early.” She also advises students to keep the receipts because they have important dates on them along with return policies.

Students will find that the earlier they return a book for buybacks, the more they will benefit from it, said Gina Bennett, text manager.

Throughout the year, new editions of books come out. Once the newest edition of a book comes out, the old edition has lost its value and will not be able to be returned.

Students do not need a receipt for book buybacks. Buybacks are during the finals week at the end of the term. To get the most out of a book, Bennett urges students to “keep books in the best condition they can.”

Students will also benefit by dropping into the Financial Aid office to make sure their financial aid requirements and paperwork are correctly filled out. There is no set deadline for financial aid. Deadlines depend entirely upon each student’s individual funding.

“We encourage students to keep up on their individual deadlines,” said Boettcher.

If a student does not receive their financial aid by the first month of school, there will be a $10 fee added on their tuition for every month they are late. Boettcher also said, “the sooner a student gets their financial aid, the better.”