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Federal Grants

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

Deadlines

May 1—PHEAA State Grant

May 1—FAFSA Completion for MCCC Foundation Scholarships

June 30—Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for prior academic year

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Did you know?

Students can receive financial aid with full-time or part-time enrollment status.

 

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