Grants
The Federal Pell Grant is a need-based Title IV program that provides grants of up to $7,395 per year (subject to Congressional appropriations), based on student eligibility and enrollment status. The lifetime limit for Pell Grant funding is the equivalent of six years (600%) of full-time enrollment.
Eligible students may receive up to 150% of their scheduled award within a single academic year under the Year-Round Pell provision. Students should contact a Financial Aid Administrator to confirm their eligibility.
Under HEA Section 401(c), which took effect in the 2024–25 award year, students who are 32 years old or younger as of January 1 of the award year may qualify for the maximum Pell Grant if their parent or guardian died in the line of duty either:
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while serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001, or
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while serving as a public safety officer,
are eligible to receive the maximum Pell Grant, regardless of their Student Aid Index (SAI).
The FSEOG is a federal grant program for students with exceptional financial need. Awards at HCC typically range from $100 to $1,200 per year for full-time students, depending on available funding and student eligibility.
Priority is given to students who:
The Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund CCCPDF Grant provides comprehensive financial support—including tuition, fees, books, and supplies—for eligible students pursuing the AAS in Early Childhood Development or the AAT in Early Childhood Education/Special Education at HCC.
Eligibility requirements include:
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Completion of the FAFSA
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At least one year of experience in licensed childcare
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A Level 2 Credential from MSDE
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Employment for at least 10 hours/week in a licensed childcare setting
Students must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and reapply annually. Recipients must commit to working in Maryland childcare for two years after graduation. Otherwise, the award will convert to a loan.
For more information, contact Joan Johnson at jjohnson6@howardcc.edu.
The HCC Grant is funded by the college and helps enrolled students offset their cost of attendance. Award amounts are based on enrollment status and residency, ranging from $150 to $3,000 per semester.
Awards are based on full-time enrollment and prorated at the semester’s census date. Summer funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.