The Federal Pell Grant is a federal aid program designed to provide financial assistance to those who need it to attend post—high school educational institutions. These grants are intended to be the floor of a financial aid package and may be combined with other forms of aid in order to meet full costs of education. The amount is determined on the basis of student and family financial resources. Application is required each year. Grants are limited to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and certain other non—citizens. This is gift aid and usually does not have to be repaid
Application Procedures: Complete the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA)**Important
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) provides funds for students who have extreme financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and their eligibility for other types of financial assistance. Priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients. SEOG is gift aid and usually does not have to be repaid. Awards range from $100 to $500 per academic year for eligible Mid-South students.
Application Procedures: Complete the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA)
Arkansas Higher Education Opportunities Grant (GO! Grant) based on financial need to help low income students complete their college degrees. Eligibility is based on the family’s adjusted gross income as reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If a student enrolls in less than 12 hours the first semester or 15 hours any subsequent, the GO! Grant will be prorated accordingly. To apply for this scholarship, please use the state’s Universal application .
Career Pathways Programs designed to provide assistance with tuition, fees, and books, childcare and transportation expenses for career training and college classes to current and potential students who qualify. Recipients must meet income criteria and have one or more dependents under the age of 21. To be eligible, students must also complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to the beginning of the term of enrollment. Program information and application dates are available from the Career Pathways office located on the MSCC campus.
Workforce Improvement Grant—for individuals 24 and older who file a FAFSA, who are not eligible for a Pell grant or other state aid to cover educational expenses, and who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree. Eligible students may receive up to $2,000 per year toward tuition and mandatory fees. Students must complete the FAFSA to be eligible for this program. Additional program information is available from the Financial Aid Office on the MSCC campus
