The Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant is awarded to students who have not received a bachelor’s degree, enrolled in an eligible program of study and seeking a degree or certificate. 

The U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid Programs determines a student’s eligibility for the Pell Grant based on the data reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). However, the Financial Aid Office will award students after it determines if the student meets all of the other eligibility requirements.

The Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is awarded to students who have not received a bachelor’s degree and have a negative -1500 Student Aid Index (SAI). However, any other financial aid that the student receives will determine the student’s eligibility for the fund. Students are awarded the FSEOG based on the date that the student submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the date that the student submits all the required verification documents to the Financial Aid Office.

The Federal Work-Study Program

The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) provides jobs, on and off campus, to students enrolled in at least six credit hours. After all other financial aid, grants and scholarships, are taken into consideration, the Financial Aid Office will determine if the student qualifies for the program. To receive Federal Work-Study the student does not have to be a Pell Grant recipient.

Students are awarded FWS based on the date that they submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the date that they submitted all required documents to the Financial Aid Office.

All Federal Work-Study positions are listed on the FWS Job Bank: bccc.edu/workstudyjob.

*The College does not participate in the Federal loan programs.

• • Maryland Part-Time State Grant
  • Senatorial Scholarship
  • Delegates Scholarship
  • Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance Grant
  • Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship

Special Note: Students who are enrolled in certificate programs do not qualify for the following State of Maryland funded scholarship or grant programs:

• • Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance Grant Programs
  • Maryland Part-Time Grant

Information on the Maryland Higher Education Commission’s scholarships and programs can be located at www.mhec.maryland.gov