Student 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 Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)
- EFC must be between 0-5711
- Awards for the 2019-2020 academic year range from $639 to $6345
- 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 FAFSA, almost all degrees at PCC are eligible.
- Not already have a bachelors degree.
Colorado Student Grant (CSG)
This grant is a first-come, first-served fund available to Colorado residents who demonstrate financial need (determined by the EFC from FAFSA).
- Must be attending at least 6 credit hours
- EFC must be between 0-8566
- Pro-rated based on enrollment
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 EFC from FAFSA).
- Must be attending at least 6 credit hours
- Students at PCC must have a Pell eligible EFC to qualify