Carroll Community College

Students attending Carroll Community College may potentially access three federal student financial aid programs. In general, to be eligible for assistance under these programs, a student must:

• be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States,
• have a high school diploma or a GED,
• be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an eligible program of study, and
• be a degree or certificate candidate.  

Renewal application materials are required each year for all Federal Student Aid Programs. Please note that the College does not participate in any of the Federal Student Loan Programs.

The Federal Pell Grant Program (PELL)

This program provides grants to eligible full-time and part-time undergraduate students. The maximum grant amount for the 2006-2007 academic year is $4,050. A student can apply for PELL by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) .

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program (FSEOG)

This program provides assistance to undergraduate students enrolled at least half-time (six billable hours) and who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Grants from this program range from $100 to $4,000 per year. Priority is given to PELL recipients. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used as the application for this Campus-Based Program.

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)

This new program is available to students in their first or second year of academic study if they are U.S. citizens who are enrolled full-time and PELL eligible and who completed a rigorous high school program on or after January 1, 2005.  Award amount is based on academic year.  More information can be obtained at studentaid.ed.gov .

The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS)

This program provides jobs for students who have financial need and who must earn a part of their educational expenses. Students enrolled for at least six billable hours may be employed under the program. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used as the application for this Campus-Based Program.