Student Grants

Funding Your Future—No Repayment Needed

Grants are free money to help you pay for college. They are often "need-based" and do not have to be repaid. There are a variety of federal and state grants available at PCC, each with different eligibility requirements.

Explore this page to discover the many opportunities that are available to PCC students.

Federal Financial Aid Grants

Federal Pell Grant

A need-based grant provided to low-income undergraduate students that does not have to be paid back*.

Must have demonstrated Financial Need determined by FAFSA through your Student Aid Index (SAI).
Awards for the 2024-2025 academic year range from $59 to $7395
Pro-rated based on enrollment
Lifetime eligibility used for Pell is the equivalent of 6 years at full-time enrollment (600%)

*Total withdrawal from classes or all failing grades in a semester may result in paying back grant funds, always consult the PCC Financial Aid Office when considering a withdrawal.

Pell Grant Requirements

File the FAFSA every year you are enrolled for classes.
Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Be enrolled for at least one credit hour at PCC.
Declare a major or degree that is eligible for Financial Aid.
Not already have a bachelor’s degree.

Year-Round Pell

The Federal Pell Grant Program allows eligible students to receive up to 150% of the student’s scheduled Pell Grant offer, also known as “Year-Round Pell”. Year-Round Pell allows students that were enrolled full time in both the fall and spring semesters to receive an additional Pell Grant offer in the summer semester. Please contact the financial aid office for questions regarding your eligibility.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

This grant is a first-come, first-served fund available to non-resident PCC students with exceptional financial need (as determined by the SAI from FAFSA).

Must be attending at least 6 credit hours.
Students at PCC must be Pell eligible to qualify.
Must be degree seeking at PCC and taking classes towards your declared degree.

State Financial Aid Grants

Colorado Student Grant (CSG)

This grant is a first-come, first-served fund available to Colorado residents who demonstrate financial need (determined by the SAI from FAFSA).

Must be attending at least 6 credit hours.
SAI must be less than or equal to 12,000.
Pro-rated based on enrollment

Other Grant and Aid Opportunities

Just graduated from high school? There’s a $1,000 scholarship just for you! If you graduated high school in 2026 and enroll at PCC this fall or spring, you qualify for PCC’s Cap and Gown Award. Receive $1,000 to be used toward your tuition and fees for one semester. This credit is in addition to any other financial aid or scholarships you may receive.

Return to Earn

Colorado residents who are returning to school to earn their certificate or degree may be eligible for up to $2,000 in financial assistance through this program. Students must meet the following criteria:

Have some college credits but no degree
Have not previously earned a certificate or degree that required 30 or more credits
Have not been enrolled for at least two consecutive semesters

Funding is limited. Students must meet program and other requirements to qualify.

Learn more on our Return to Earn page.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Grant

Students enrolled in a CTE certificate program that is not more than 15 credit hours and can be completed in a single semester may be eligible for a grant under this program. Students must also be Colorado residents, remain in good academic standing, and demonstrate financial need. Students may not receive a PELL grant and CTE grant concurrently.

The maximum award for the CTE grant is $2,250 applied to tuition, fees, and course related materials.

For more information, please call (719) 549-3022 or email Adrianna.Camacho@pueblocc.edu.