Grants are free money that do not have to be paid back. There are many grants that can be awarded, such as the Federal Pell Grant, Colorado Student Grant (CSG), Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant (IASG).
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 PPSC.
Declare a major or degree that is eligible for FAFSA, almost all degrees at PPSC are eligible.
Not already have a bachelors degree
*Total withdrawal from classes or all failing grades in a semester may result in paying back grant funds, always consult the PPSC Financial Aid Office when considering a withdrawal.
As a reminder Financial Aid will only pay for courses REQUIRED for the students degree/certificate program.
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 0-5576
Pro-rated based on enrollment, based on eligibility
Lifetime eligibility used for Pell is the equivalent of 6 years at full-time enrollment (600%)
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 0-8364
Pro-rated based on enrollment
This grant is for students who otherwise would be Pell Grant eligible and whose parent or guardian died as a result of U.S. military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001.
*Cannot receive both Pell Grant and IASG.
Pro-rated based on enrollment, based on eligibility
Lifetime eligibility used for Pell is the equivalent of 6 years at full-time enrollment (600%)
This grant is a first-come, first-served fund available to non-resident PPSC students with exceptional financial need (as determined by the EFC from FAFSA).
Must be attending at least 6 credit hours
Student at PPSC must have a 0 EFC to qualify, PPSC Reserves these funds for Non-Residents
Pro-rated based on enrollment
