updated August 2, 2023

Joining New Frontiers

Registering as a new or returning New Frontiers member and as a student at Mesa Community College

A vast majority of New Frontiers members, new or returning, enjoy the convenience of completing the Annual Membership Enrollment Form (Google Form). After submitting the form, you will receive communication about paying the enrollment fee and how to register for NFLL classes.

The fee to join NFLL is $80 covering activities in the academic year from September 1 through August 31. No partial fee is available.

The Mesa Community College section/class number is 18475 SENIORS100-10200.

New and returning New Frontiers members

New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning (NFLL) is a Mesa Community College (MCC) non-credit, community education program designed by and for our active senior community. With over 225 active participants, NFLL members serve as MCC ambassadors to our growing community of active adult learners; providing peer-led classes (in person and online), social events, volunteer opportunities, and physical activities like hiking, biking, and walking groups. Learn more about NFLL at newfrontiers.mesacc.edu or calling 480-461-7497.

The fee to join NFLL is $80 covering activities in the academic year from September 1 through August 31. No partial fee is available. For this fee members may attend as many in person and online classes or social events as they wish. Some classes may have fees for supplies, and social events which are normally pay-your-way.

Returning Members Fee Payment

  1. Step One: Returning New Frontier Members
    1. Go to newfrontiers.mesacc.edu. Click on the Members Acct tab at the top of the page.
    2. Login, DO NOT create a new account.
  2. Step Two: Pay the $80 Annual Enrollment Fee
    1. Go to newfrontiers.mesacc.edu/join.html
    2. Click here for the NFLL Enrollment Form link. Once submitted, you will be notified by the MCC Community Partnerships/New Frontiers office for confirmation and instructions on payment of enrollment fee.
    3. In two to three business days, you will receive an email with instructions on how to contact the MCC cashier and pay the New Frontiers Annual Enrollment fee of $80. When enrolling, you will enroll in the following section/class: 
      18475  SENIORS100-10200.
    4. Once you have paid your fee, you can register for classes beginning on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Following the Online Class Registration instructions below.

New Members Enrollment

    This is a two-step process. We are a volunteer organization. Steps One and Two may be completed together.

  1. Step One: Enrolling in New Frontiers
    1. New Frontiers maintains their class registration system independent of Mesa Community College. New Members must create their NFLL accounts before registering for classes the first time. It may take 2-3 days for the NFLL account to be activated and allow registration for classes.
    2. To begin, go to newfrontiers.mesacc.edu. Click on the Members Acct tab at the top of the page.
    3. Select “New User? Start Here.“ Complete the form according to the online instructions and select Submit. We suggest you enter your name as you would like it to appear on your name tag.
  2. Step Two: Pay the $80 Annual Enrollment Fee
    1. Go to newfrontiers.mesacc.edu/join.html.
    2. Click here for the NFLL Enrollment Form link. Once submitted, you will be notified by the MCC Community Partnerships/New Frontiers office for confirmation and instructions on payment of enrollment fee.
    3. In two to three business days, you will receive an email with instructions on how to contact the MCC cashier and pay the New Frontiers Annual Enrollment fee of $80. When enrolling, you will enroll in the following section/class: 
      18475  SENIORS100-10200.
    4. Once you have paid your fee, you can register for classes beginning on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Following the Online Class Registration instructions below.

Online Class Registration
Opens Tues, September 12, 2023 @ 9 am

  1. Select "Member's Acct" tab above
  2. If are registered as an NFLL member and paid your $80, you should be able to login.
  3. Select the Login button
  4. Select "Semester" and search by "Instructor"
  5. Confirm your class selections.
  6. Review your classes. At the bottom of the page, select the box and select Continue
  7. You will receive an email confirmation.

Accounts Definition

As a member of New Frontiers (NFLL), you will receive several account numbers; an MCC Student ID, an MEID (Maricopa Enterprise ID) and an NFLL Account.

MCC Student ID

This account number allows you to use your MCC student benefits such as library, discounts, etc. It will be on your ID card and is assigned when you enroll the first time and pay your initial membership fee.

MEID (Maricopa Enterprise ID)

This account number is used to gain online access to your MCC student records, log into the computer system in classrooms, and access various tools online. It will be on your ID card and is assigned at initial enrollment.

NFLL Account

New Frontiers maintains their class registration system independent of MCC and uses a separate ID number to access classes. New Members must create their NFLL accounts before registering for classes the first term. Please note, it may take 2-3 days for the NFLL account to be activated and allow registration for classes.

Additional Help or Assistance

If you have any questions or need assistance about enrolling, please call 480-461-7497 or email Neva Hansen or Sammy Trujillo.

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