Grants

This grant provides assistance to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need according to economic criteria and program requirements.

Eligible students must complete the FAFSA application. Be sure to enter HCC Federal code: 007870.

Federal Law Limits: The Pell Grant can be received for no more than 12 semesters. For more information on Federal Pell Grants, visit the Federal Student Aid Website. Log on to the National Student Loans Data System (NSLDS) to view Pell usage.

Pell Grant Census Date: The Census date refers to the point at which your enrolled credit hours are locked for Pell Grant purposes. Current Pell Census Dates.

For more information please see our page on Year Round Pell. 

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant: 

• Based upon exceptional financial need.
• Award amounts are $500 per semester.
• Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours per semester.

About the Florida Assistance Grant: 

• Students who demonstrate substantial financial need.
• Awards are $600 per semester.
• Students must be enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours per semester.

Awarding Requirements: 

• Has a high school diploma or the recognized equivalent.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or Eligible Non-Citizen
• Florida Resident for a minimum of 12 consecutive months prior to the first day of classes.
• Currently enrolled for the minimum of 6 credit hours.
• Register for Selective Services if a male.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress 
• Not in repayment or default on any Title IV or State student financial aid program.
• Has an eligible EFC as annual determined by the State DOE.

About the Florida Assistance Grant - Continuing Education: 

• Students who demonstrate substantial financial need.
• Awards are $600 per semester.
• Students must be enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours per semester.

Awarding Requirements: 

• Has a high school diploma or the recognized equivalent.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or Eligible Non-Citizen
• Florida Resident for a minimum of 12 consecutive months prior to the first day of classes
• Currently enrolled for the minimum of 6 credit hours
• Register for Selective Services if a male
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Not in repayment or default on any Title IV or State student financial aid program.
• Must be enrolled in a PSAV or Certificate Program.

About the First Generation Match Grant: 

• Awarded to students whose parents have never attended college.
• Current award is $500 per semester.

Awarding Requirements: 

• Has a high school diploma or the recognized equivalent.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or Eligible Non-Citizen.
• Florida Resident for a minimum of 12 consecutive months prior to the first day of classes.
• Currently enrolled for the minimum of 6 credit hours.
• Register for Selective Services if a male.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• Not in repayment or default on any Title IV or State student financial aid program.