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Financial Aid Information

Students and their families have the primary responsibility for financing their higher education.  Students who need additional resources to pay the costs associated with their attendance at Pensacola State College should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Filing a FAFSA is the first step in determining student eligibility for federal, state, institutional aid and part-time work study employment. Pensacola State College’s school code required on the FAFSA is 001513.

Financial Need

Financial need is the basis for awarding federal and most state aid. Financial need is the difference between the Cost of Attendance (COA) and the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The EFC is determined by the results of the processed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance for nine months is an average budget calculated by the FA/VS/Scholarships Office. The following direct and indirect expenses, as permitted by federal regulations, are taken into consideration when establishing the COA:

  1. Average tuition and fee charges for a full-time student based on the student's educational objective (BAS/BSN/AA/AS or Certificate) and residency status;
  2. Average required book, supply, and equipment expenses;
  3. Average room and board based on whether or not the student lives with parent(s);
  4. Average transportation expense to and from school; and
  5. Reasonable miscellaneous personal expenses.

General Eligibility Requirements

All financial aid is dependent upon the availability of federal, state, local, and institutional resources. To be eligible for financial aid, a student must:

  1. Be accepted as a Pensacola State College degree-seeking student taking required developmental level courses, required degree courses, and electives that are used toward their AA, AS, or baccalaureate degree program;
  2. Be accepted as a Pensacola State College certificate-seeking student in an eligible Vocational program or eligible Vocational Clock Hour program;
  3. Be making satisfactory academic progress for financial aid purposes (FASAP);
  4. Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or an eligible noncitizen;
  5. Enroll at least half time (six credit hours) for most aid programs;
  6. Not be in default on a prior student loan;
  7. Not owe a repayment or overpayment of a federal grant;
  8. Not have an existing financial obligation to Pensacola State College;
  9. Be registered for Selective Service, if required;
  10. Have a standard high school diploma from a valid high school or GED certificate;
  11. If a college transfer student, an official transcript from each previously attended institution must be submitted to and evaluated by the Pensacola State College Records Office prior to the awarding of any federal or state aid; and
  12. Not have been convicted of the sale or possession of illegal drugs during a semester in which they received Title IV financial aid.

Enrollment Requirements

Prior to registering for classes the student is responsible to go online to www.pensacolastate.edu, logon to their SpyGlass account, and view their Degree Audit. To be eligible to use federal or state aid for which they may otherwise be eligible, the student should register only in courses as indicated on the Degree Audit that count toward fulfilling the requirements for graduation in their declared program of study. When registering for courses, the student should consult the Catalog page for the program of study to see information regarding proper course sequencing.  For Direct Loan eligibility the student must be registered in at minimum six credits in courses required for their primary program of study. Students on an approved appeal (Financial Aid Probation) must follow the written conditions concerning their enrollment in order to be eligible for their reinstated federal aid.  Federal and state financial aid may be awarded to students who meet these enrollment requirements.

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