Federal grants do not have to be repaid.
The following federal grants are available to Montgomery County Community College students.
Pell Grants
Pell grants are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA. Pell grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not previously received a bachelor’s or graduate degree. Pell grants are awarded based upon the analysis of the FAFSA, cost-of-attendance, expected family contribution, and enrollment status.
Amount $200 to $5,550
SEOG Grants
SEOG grants are awarded to students who are eligible for PELL grants on a first-come first-serve basis. Due to limited funds, students should apply early to be considered for the SEOG funds. Not everyone who qualifies for SEOG necessarily receives funds.
Amount $100 to $600
Academic Competitiveness Grants
Academic Competitive grants are awarded to first- or second-year, full-time, undergraduate students who have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study, received a PELL grant during the same award year, and are U.S. citizens.
- 1st year students—having completed secondary school after Jan. 1, 2006 - $750
- 2nd year students—having completed secondary school after Jan.1, 2005 and having at least a 3.0 GPA as of the end of the first academic year of undergraduate study - $1300
To determine your financial need, subtract the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from your Cost of Attendance (COA).
COA – EFC = Financial Need
