Frequently Asked Questions
The BCC Financial Aid Office is happy to work with you to help provide financial resources to assist you in meeting the cost of your education. We offer grants, scholarship, loan and work programs and encourage all students to apply for the many types of assistance we have available. Listed below are financial aid topics to help you understand the application and eligibility process.
How does my enrollment affect financial aid?
What is the award and how is it paid out?
Is aid available for the summer session?
Ten Minimum Requirements for Financial Aid Eligibility
1. Complete a FAFSA and BCC Supplemental Financial Aid Application
2. Have a valid social security number
3. Have a high school diploma or a GED
4. Be accepted and enrolled in a degree program or eligible certificate program
5. Maintain satisfactory academic progress
6. Maintain a 75% completion rate
7. Do not owe a refund on any federal or state educational grant nor be in default on any previous educational loan
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9. Submit all the required documents to the college or appropriate agency
10. Register with Selective Service, if required
Things no one ever told me …
- You must apply for financial aid every year.
- You may be responsible for some of your own costs.
- If you have a Pell Grant, and you don't use it all during the fall and spring, you may be eligible to use it for summer classes.
- You don’t have to be a full time student (12 or more credits) to qualify for financial aid. Many part time students qualify.
- If you fail to complete your financial aid file, you will be responsible for paying the college for your classes.
- If you drop out of classes, you may be required to repay some of the financial aid.
- If your enrollment level changes, your award will too!