Student Life

At Mid-America College of Funeral Service, we focus on delivering an education that transforms your future. Whether you’re starting fresh or changing careers, our high-quality, affordable programs—both on-campus and online—are designed to support your success.

From enrollment to graduation and beyond, our dedicated team and network of alumni provide guidance every step of the way. With MAC, you’re never alone on your journey into funeral service.

If you have any questions regarding the coursework, expectations, or specific application requirements, don’t hesitate to reach out to our Admissions office. For general questions about the application process and graduate student policies, feel free to get in touch with us. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

Located in the vibrant Southern Indiana and Louisville, KY area, Mid-America College offers a unique blend of education and lifestyle. Just minutes from campus, students have access to new residential communities, diverse dining, shopping, and recreation options—including water sports, golf courses, and a renowned parks system.

The nearby Louisville metropolitan area is known for cultural landmarks like the Louisville Orchestra, Kentucky Center for the Arts, and historic Old Louisville, as well as exciting events like the famous Kentucky Derby. This dynamic community enriches students’ academic journey with countless opportunities for personal growth, relaxation, and exploration.

A well-rounded schedule of extracurricular activities provides many opportunities for enjoyment and relaxation during the students stay in Southern Indiana and the Louisville, Kentucky metropolitan area.

Class Organization

Getting involved with student organizations, a fraternity, clubs, college events, and outings is a great way to explore and develop your identity within the college community. By joining or attending, students make lasting connections and memories. Getting involved and attending events is encouraged for all students, whether online or an on-campus student. One of the many ways student groups have helped out greater communities is to make charitable contributions and help the underprivileged.

Pi Sigma Eta

Pi Sigma Eta is a nationally chartered professional and social funeral service fraternity. Admission to membership in the Lambda-Kappa Chapter is based on scholastic standing, an invitation, and is subject to the rules and regulations of the Supreme Council.

Allied Trades Activities

Allied Trades Activities serve as a valuable supplement to the student's classroom education. Class visits to manufacturers of funeral merchandise, crematories and cemeteries in the Jeffersonville-Louisville area acquaint the student with those industries that support the profession itself. Throughout the academic program, guest lecturers address the student body on various subjects associated with the profession.

Student Counseling and Guidance

Student Counseling and Guidance is an on-going process at the College and is designed to insure that the student mature in all areas and not just scholastic areas alone. A student can expect to find individual counsel and assistance from any member of the administrative or instructional staff in arranging financial matters, forming good study habits, making social adjustments, and resolving academic issues with which he or she may be experiencing.

Suitable Housing

Suitable Housing, while attending Mid-America College, is the responsibility of the student. A student should secure personal housing based on rental costs, the availability of public or personal transportation, and the number of members who will occupy the facilities. The College does not maintain resident halls or dormitories, but will assist the student in locating suitable housing in accordance with his or her specialized needs.

Student Employment

Student Employment positions are available in many local firms and businesses, some of which are funeral homes. The College will assist the student in finding part-time or full-time employment upon his or her enrollment as most positions cannot be reserved prior to the arrival of the student in the general area. Finding suitable student employment is the primary responsibility of the student and the College cannot guarantee employment for its students.

Students seeking funeral home employment should make such arrangements a minimum of two to three months prior to their actual enrollment, as there are many more students than funeral home positions available.

The primary goal of each student should be to successfully complete his or her education. As such, the College recommends that the student pursue studies for a few weeks to determine his or her ability to effectively handle the demands of the academic program prior to seeking employment.

Placement Assistance

Placement Assistance is provided by the College for both employers and employees. The College will assist a student in obtaining suitable employment upon his or her graduation, an alumnus who wishes to find new employment, or a funeral home that needs a new employee. Obtaining suitable employment, however, is the primary responsibility of the graduate. The College cannot guarantee placement following graduation.

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Online Services

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Organizations, Clubs, Student Activities, and Events

Clinical Services

Computer Lab

Book Store Services

Capstone – Online NBE Study

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Help Lines & Counseling

Out-of-State Academic Student Complaint Procedure

In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunities Act of 2008, the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) conducted a Negotiated Rule Making Process in 2010, and institutions offering distance education must provide enrolled and prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accrediting agency and with the appropriate state agency for handling complaints in the student’s state.

Students enrolled in online classes at Mid-America College of Funeral Service who reside out- of-state should follow the Grievance Policy listed in the College Catalog and Student Handbook to resolve concerns. Online students have the same rights and responsibilities as those students enrolled in on-campus courses.

Students who have concerns involving harassment or discrimination should see specific procedures listed in the catalog: Violence and Harassment on Campus and Title IX and Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA).

If, after following the college procedure, the issue cannot be resolved internally and the student seeks additional resolution, students can refer to the contacts below for the appropriate state agency or accrediting body, or can refer to the NC-SARA Student Complaint Policy.

Mid-America College of Funeral Service is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE). More information regarding their complaint process can be found here.

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