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A. Procedure
and forms for applying for this program:
1. Forms may be obtained
in the Financial Aid Office or online at http://fafsa.ed.gov.
2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and
mail.
B. Student
eligibility standards:
1. Must be a U.S. citizen
or eligible non-citizen.
2. Must demonstrate exceptional financial need.
3. Must meet Financial Aid "Standards of Progress".
4. Must be an undergraduate student.
5. Must be accepted for enrollment at Polk Community College.
6. Must demonstrate evidence of academic or creative promise.
7. Must show that without this aid the student would not be able
to complete his or her studies.
8. Have not defaulted on any previous aid.
C. Criteria
for selecting grant recipients:
1. Selection is based
on the greatest need and lower family contribution.
2. Applications must be received by May 15th for the next academic
year.
3. Priority given to FEDERAL PELL GRANT
recipients.
D. Criteria
for determining the amount of the award:
1. Need analysis report.
Aid may not exceed one-half of aid previously granted. The award
is a
Non-repayable Federal award. Polk receives very few of these
each year. They are awarded to a few students with the greatest
need and lowest family contribution. |