Grants
Federal Pell Grant — Pell Grant is a Title IV program offering need-based grants ranging up to $5,645, dependent upon appropriations by Congress, student eligibility and level of enrollment. The amount of Federal Pell Grant funds a student may receive over their lifetime is limited by a new federal law to be the equivalent of six years or 12 semesters of Pell Grant funding. Since the maximum amount of Pell Grant funding a student can receive each year is equal to 100%, the six-year equivalent is 600%.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) — FSEOG is a Title IV program offering grant funds for students demonstrating exceptional financial need. Grants are based on the student’s need and funds available from the U.S. Department of Education. Typical full-time awards at HCC range from $100 to $1200 per year. Priority for FSEOG is given to those students with the lowest Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as determined by the FAFSA and those who apply by the college’s priority filing date of March 1.
Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant (IASG) — IASG is for eligible students whose parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and died as a result of military service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001. The student must be ineligible for a Federal Pell Grant on the basis of the EFC but meets the remaining Federal Pell Grant eligibility requirements. In addition, the student must be under 24 years old or enrolled in college at least part-time at the time of the parent’s or guardian’s death. The grant award is equal to the amount of a maximum Pell Grant for the award year, not to exceed the cost of attendance for the award year.
Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund (CCCPDF) Grant — The CCCPDF grant is a federal grant awarded to Howard Community College to pay for tuition, books and fees of degree seeking child care providers. All applicants must have one year of experience in child care, be credentialed with MSDE, and majoring in one of the following: Early Childhood Development AAS, Early Childhood Education AAT, Elementary Education AAT or Elementary Education/Special Education AAT. Grant recipients must maintain a 2.50 GPA and remain credentialed and employed in child care while pursuing their degree. Grantees must also commit to staying in child care in the state of Maryland for the period equal to the degree completion time after leaving Howard Community College or the tuition, books and fees will convert to a loan. Students are required to apply annually for the grant and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All applicants should contact Mimi Heimsoth at Howard Community College at Mheimsoth@howardcc.edu for more information.