FEDERAL PROGRAMS

Federal Aid Programs require that a student have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate or pass an approved ability-to-benefit (ATB) test, an independently administered test approved by the U.S. Department of Education.

Pell Grant

The Pell Grant program is the largest federal student grant program. Pell grant is the foundation to a student's financial aid package. Pell is an entitlement program, which means, if the student meets all requirements, they will receive a Pell Grant. Eligibility for a Pell Grant is determined by the federal government. Students are eligible to receive a Pell Grant at Porterville College for a maximum time frame of 90 attempted units based on academic progress. Attendance at other institutions will be considered in determining eligibility whether or not financial aid was received. (Annual amount $400-$4,731)

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

SEOG program is designed to supplement other sources of financial aid for students who qualify for additional assistance. Eligibility is based on students/family contribution and resources. (Annual amount: $100-$4000)

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)

The ACG is a program for Pell-eligible students enrolled in at least half-time in their first or second year of study or in a certificate program of at least one year at a degree-granting school.

First year: must have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study; graduated from high school after January 1, 2006; not have been enrolled in an ACG-eligible program while at or below age of compulsory school attendance. (First year: up to $750)

Second year: must have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study; graduated from high school after January 1, 2005; have at least 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of first year of postsecondary study. (Second year: up to $1,300)

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Grants:

BIA grants are provided each year to help eligible American Indian Students. To be eligible for a BIA educational grant, a student must be at least one-fourth American Indian, Eskimo or Aleut heritage, as certified by tribal agencies served by the Bureau of Indian, and be enrolled or plan to enroll as an undergraduate student on a full time basis. It is important for students to apply early to meet the deadline dates set by various area offices.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT:

Federal Work Study Program (FWS):

FWS program provides jobs for students who have financial need and will earn a portion of their educational expenses. Award amounts are determined by the student's need and the number of hours that can reasonably be handled with the course load selected. Students are limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week when school is in session. If funds are available students may be eligible to work the summer session.

Other Student Campus Employment

Other student employment opportunities are available at various Porterville College campus locations. Funding for these student employment positions is different from the Federal Work Study program and positions vary each year.

Student Loans

Porterville College currently does not participate in student loans.