The first stop on our tour is the Pell Grant.

The Federal Pell Grant is federal money made available to students who show financial need. Students apply for the Federal Pell Grant by completing the FAFSA application. Students must have a G.E.D. or a Standard High School Diploma in order to qualify. Also, students must maintain the Financial Aid Standards of Progress. Students who are awarded a Pell Grant do not have to pay the money back! (*)

Students must apply on a yearly basis for the Pell Grant. FAFSA applications are available each year in January. We encourage you to complete the application as soon as your taxes are completed, and submit it no later than May 15th.

Further information on the Pell Grant can be found on the PCC Federal Pell Grant page.

(*) Please note: Students who totally withdraw from a term in which they are awarded a Pell Grant will be billed for a portion of the award granted for the term.