Grants

Federal Pell Grant — Pell Grant is a Title IV program offering need-based grants ranging up to $5,815, dependent upon appropriations by Congress, student eligibility and level of enrollment. The amount of Federal Pell Grant funds a student may receive over their lifetime is limited by a new federal law to be the equivalent of six years or 12 semesters of Pell Grant funding. Since the maximum amount of Pell Grant funding a student can receive each year is equal to 100%, the six-year equivalent is 600%.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) — FSEOG is a Title IV program offering grant funds for students demonstrating exceptional financial need. Grants are based on the student’s need and funds available from the U.S. Department of Education. Typical full-time awards at HCC range from $100 to $1200 per year. Priority for FSEOG is given to those students with the lowest Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as determined by the FAFSA and those who apply by the college’s priority filing date of March 1.

Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant (IASG) — IASG is for eligible students whose parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and died as a result of military service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001. The student must be ineligible for a Federal Pell Grant on the basis of the EFC but meets the remaining Federal Pell Grant eligibility requirements. In addition, the student must be under 24 years old or enrolled in college at least part-time at the time of the parent’s or guardian’s death. The grant award is equal to the amount of a maximum Pell Grant for the award year, not to exceed the cost of attendance for the award year.

Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund (CCCPDF) Grant — The CCCPDF is a tuition assistance program awarded to eligible students at Howard Community College to fund 100% of their tuition, books, and fees. Students must be working toward the AAS in Early Childhood Development or the AAT in Early Childhood Education/Special Education degree. All applicants must have at least one year of experience in licensed child care, hold a Level 2 Credential with MSDE, and work at least 10 hours/week in a licensed child care setting. After acceptance, students must maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA and reapply annually. Participants in the CCCPDF must also commit to working in child care in the state of Maryland after completion of their degree (two years for the AAS or AAT) or the tuition, books, and fees will convert to a loan. Please contact Mimi Heimsoth at mheimsoth@howardcc.edu for more information.