In order to be eligible for most financial aid, students must:  Demonstrate financial need.- Be enrolled in classes for credit in a financial aid-approved academic program leading to a degree or certificate.
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress in a selected course of study.
- Provide transcripts for all other secondary and post secondary institutions attended for evaluation.
- Not be in default of a student loan.
- Not owe a repayment on a state or federal grant.
- Be registered for the Selective Service if male and between the ages of 18 and 21.
Federal Programs - Federal Pell Grants: Apply by using the FAFSA form to be eligible for up to $4310 per year for undergraduates seeking a two-year degree.
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants - For two year degree seeking students enrolled in at least half-time who demonstrate exceptional financial need.
- Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP): Awards for up to 20 hours of on-campus employment. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits and maintain a cumulative 2.0 G.P.A. in order to receive work study.
- Federal Subsidized Stafford loans: Need based loans require that students be enrolled in at least six credits throughout each term (fall, winter and summer).
- Federal Unsubsidized Stafford loans: Loans awarded to students who are not eligible for a Federal Subsidized loan and are not need-based. Students must be enrolled for at least six credits throughout each term (fall, winter and summer).
- Federal PLUS loans: Loans for parents of dependent students who want to borrow towards educational expenses.
State of Florida Programs
 Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG): Need based grant program for full-time and part-time students who meet state residency requirements.
- Florida Bright Futures Scholarship program: Several state funded scholarships based on high school academic achievement. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six non-remedial credits and be degree seeking.
BCC Scholarships Programs
- BCC scholarships: Awards based on criteria established by Broward Community College.
- Private scholarships: based on criteria established by private donors, organizations and agencies.
- Foundation scholarships: Student must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA, be a full time or part-time student, and demonstrate financial need.
The student financial aid programs at Broward Community College are administered according to a nationally accepted policy that the family is primarily responsible for the educational expenses. Financial aid is available as a supplement to help students meet the cost of post secondary education. Financial need is the difference between the estimated cost of attendance and the amount you and your family are expected to contribute to these costs. |