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Federal Pell Grant
The Pell Grant provides funds to financially qualified undergraduate students. The grant amount is calculated based upon the student aid index, enrollment intensity, and the cost of attendance.
The student must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility.
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant
A Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is an award of money for undergraduate students who have financial need as determined by the approved need analysis calculation. It differs from the Pell grant in that it is not an entitlement and is awarded by the Financial Aid Office.
The student must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility. The student must be eligible for Pell grant and enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credit hours) to be eligible for this grant.
Federal Work Study
The Federal Work Study Program provides employment opportunities for students who have financial need and prefer to earn a wage to help pay expenses. Students are awarded a dollar amount of potential earnings based on unmet financial need, availability of federal work study funds, and number of hours expected to work according to supervisor needs. The number of hours worked each week will vary according to the job and aid eligibility. Students are paid by the hour and earn a paycheck one time each month. Hourly earnings will not be less than the minimum wage.
Federal work study is "need based.” The student must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility.
Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
The Federal Direct Subsidized Loan is a low interest loan issued by the Federal Government to help students pay for educational expenses. The interest rate is variable and may change every July 1. The federal government does not charge interest on Direct Subsidized Loans while the borrower (student) is enrolled on at least a half-time basis, (6 credit hours). There a six-month grace period before repayment of the loan begins after the student graduates, leave schools, or drop below half-time enrollment (6 credit hours).
This loan is "need based." The student must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility. The student must be enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credit hours) to be eligible for this loan.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
The Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan is a low interest loan for students who do not qualify, in whole or in part, for Federal Direct Subsidized Loans. The interest rate is variable and may change every July 1. The student is responsible for all the interest that accrues on this loan beginning from the time of disbursement. There a six-month grace period before repayment of the loan begins after the student graduates, leave schools, or drop below half-time enrollment (6 credit hours). On the unsubsidized loan, interest continues to accrue during the six-month grace period.
The student must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility. The student must be enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credit hours) to be eligible for this loan.
Federal Direct PLUS Loan
The Federal Direct PLUS loan is a low interest loan for parents of dependent students to aid in covering the student's cost of education. The interest rate is variable.
The student must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility. After submissive and processing of the FAFSA, the parent must complete the Direct PLUS Loan Application. The student must be enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credit hours) to be eligible for this loan.
For more information on Federal Financial Aid options, please visit the Federal Student Aid website.
State of Kansas Scholarships and Grants
The Kansas Board of Regents administers several scholarships and grants. Application deadlines vary. Please visit the Kansas Board of Regents website for more information.
HCC Scholarships
Most HCC scholarships require students to complete a minimum of 12 hours per semester with a 2.0 GPA. Institutional scholarships do not allow for a probational semester. Students not meeting the necessary credits and/or GPA will not have their scholarships renewed for the following semester. Students receiving HCC Athletic Scholarships must meet NJCAA eligibility guidelines to renew their awards. Students wishing to receive an HCC academic scholarship must reapply each year of attendance. For more information visit our scholarships webpage.
