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Financial Aid Information

Students who need assistance 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 evaluating student eligibility for aid programs. Pensacola State College’s school code required on the FAFSA is 001513.

Financial Need

Financial need is the basis for awarding federal and 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 (COA) 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:

  1. Average tuition and fee charges for a full-time student are based on the educational objective (BAS/BSN/AA/AAS/AS or Certificate);
  2. Average 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, AAS, AS, or baccalaureate degree program;
  2. Be accepted as a Pensacola State College certificate-seeking student in an eligible Vocational Certificate program or eligible Vocational Clock Hour Certificate 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 (or if previously enrolled in an eligible program prior to 1 July 2012 meet Federal Ability to Benefit (ATB) test score guidelines, or have successfully completed 6 college level credits with a grade of “C” or better);
  11. In addition, a college transfer student must have an official transcript from each previously attended institution submitted to and evaluated by the Pensacola State College Records Office; and
  12. Not have been convicted for sale or possession of illegal drugs during a term 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, click on  “SpyGlass,” to view “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. Federal and state financial aid may be awarded to students who meet these enrollment requirements.

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