The College participates in all major federal and state financial aid programs. Descriptions of the various programs, including eligibility requirements, application procedures, and possible award amounts are summarized below. Award amounts and eligibility requirements are subject to change by state and federal legislation.
Contact the Financial Aid Office at Bucks to secure application forms. If possible, pick up the forms in person. For those unable to come to campus, the forms can be mailed. However, mailing will delay the application process at least two weeks. The FAFSA can be completed on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov
| Program | Source | Who is Eligible to Apply | Award Amounts | How Eligibility is Determined | How to Apply |
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| PHEAA Grants Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Grants | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | Students enrolled on at least a half-time basis (at least 6 credits) enrolled
in majors leading to the A.A. Degree.
NOTE: One-year Certificate Programs are ineligible according to State Regulations. | Yearly grants are based upon a percentage of tuition | Awards are determined by a State formula based on financial need. | Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)/Renewal FAFSA |
| Federal Stafford Loan Program (both subsidized and unsubsidized) | Federal Government and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | Students intending to enroll on at least a half-time basis (six credit hours). | Maximum amounts for dependent students: Academic grade level 1: $3,500 per academic yr. Academic grade level 2: $4,500 per academic yr. Maximum amounts for independent students: Academic grade level 1: $7,500 per academic yr. Academic grade level 2: $8,500 per academic yr. |
Final eligibility is determined by the lending institution and PHEAA, based upon certification information provided by Bucks. Eligibility is based upon cost of education, expected family contribution, and other financial resources received by the student. | Complete:
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| Federal PLUS Loan | Federal Government and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | Parents of dependent undergraduate students. Students must enroll at least half-time. | Loan amount may not exceed cost of attendance minus financial aid student received. | ||
| Restricted Scholarships | Listing of restricted scholarships in the Financial Aid Office, the BCCC web site and at www.fastweb.com. | ||||