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 - 5846
• Awards for the 2021-2022 academic year range from $945 to $6495
• 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.

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 be Pell eligible to qualify

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 0-8769
• Pro-rated based on enrollment

Care Forward Colorado

Care Forward Colorado provides zero-cost, short-term healthcare training at PCC. In one year or less, you can learn the skills needed to start a rewarding career.

The qualifying programs available at PCC are:

• Advanced EMT
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Medical Assistant
• Nurse Aide
• Paramedic
• Phlebotomy Technician

Students will pay no tuition, fees or course material costs, as program funding allows. Students who are enrolled in eligible programs will receive application information from their instructor.

3 on Me

New students who register for classes can receive 3 free credits with PCC’s 3 on Me offer. To qualify, you must be a new student or returning to PCC after at least one semester off. You must also be eligible for the College Opportunity Fund program.

3 on Me applications will be sent to students via email or can be completed during academic advising meetings or success coaching sessions.

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Educator Financial Support

Students taking ECE 1011 and ECE 1031 may be eligible to receive funds to cover in-state tuition and course-related fees for those two classes.

Students who are enrolled in these courses will receive an application after census date.

Back to Work Grant

The COSI Back to Work grant is to support workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic: anyone who has been laid off, experienced reduced earnings, or could not enter the workforce. The grant provides funds to reskill, upskill, or complete industry credentials, especially those in Computer Information Systems & Health Information Technology fields.

To be eligible for the grant a student must be eligible to receive any amount of Pell, or live in a qualified census tract, or have proof of receiving SNAP or TANF / free or reduced-price lunch / receive childcare subsidy / receive SSI / be homeless or at risk of homelessness. Those eligible for the grant can receive up to $1500 a semester.

For more information, please call (719) 296-6112 or email Logan.Vineyard@pueblocc.edu.

Return to Earn/Finish What You Started Grants

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

• Must not have previously earned a credential (certificate or degree) that is 30 or more credits

AND

• Have some college but no degree and have not been enrolled for at least two or more consecutive semesters

For more information, please call (719) 549-3202 or email ReturnToEarn@pueblocc.edu.

Behavioral Health Micro-Credential Grants

PELL-eligible students and others demonstrating financial need may be eligible to receive funding to supplement costs associated with obtaining these credentials:

• Patient Navigator
• Peer Support Specialist
• Behavioral Health Associate
• Addiction Recovery Aide
• Behavioral Health + (useful addition to CNAs)

These micro-pathways can be completed in 1 semester (less than 16 weeks). All courses are available online. All credits apply to the Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health degree.

For more information, please call (719) 549-3486 or email Rajashree.Pandit@pueblocc.edu.