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Types of Financial Aid
Federal Pell Grant
Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or a professional degree. The student must meet all eligibility requirements and be admitted to Highland Community College. Eligibility for Pell is determined by the results of the FAFSA application and the amount of the Pell award is prorated based on the number of credit hours enrolled. The Pell Grant is gift aid and does not have to be repaid.
Fall 2012 Financial Aid Students: Please read this important announcement regarding Pell Grant eligibility.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program is for undergraduates with exceptional financial need. Pell Grant recipients with the lowest expected family contributions (EFCs) will be considered first for a FSEOG. Funding is limited so not all eligible students will receive this grant. FSEOG is gift aid and does not have to be repaid.
Federal Direct Student Loans
For more information regarding Federal Direct Student Loans, click here.
Federal
Work-Study Program
- Students
must complete the FAFSA and show financial need in order to be
eligible to work through the federal work-study program.
- Students
must maintain standards of satisfactory academic progress.
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Students
must meet other general eligibility requirements for federal
aid, including be a U.S.
citizen or eligible non-citizen, have received a high school
diploma, GED or pass the Ability to Benefit Test, be enrolled
in classes leading to a U.S. Department of Education approved
certificate or degree and not be in default on a federal student
loan or owe repayment of a Pell Grant.
- Students
must be enrolled at least half-time status (6 credit hours).
If
you qualify for the federal work-study program and you are interested
in obtaining employment on campus, please contact Career Services
at 815.599.3536. Federal work-study positions are limited
and require a student to complete an application and interview process.
State Aid
The State of Illinois also offers a number of financial aid programs. To learn more about state programs, go to www.collegeillinois.org.
If you completed the FAFSA form for federal aid and you are an Illinois resident, your information will be automatically forwarded to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to determine your eligibility for the Illinois MAP grant. Some of the state aid programs are listed below:
Veterans Educational Benefits
Many of Highland’s programs are approved for training of veterans and war orphans. We are also an approved training facility for members of the U.S. Military Reserve and Illinois National Guard. Veterans should apply for aid in the Financial Aid Office. Further information related to veteran eligibility is available in our College catalog.
If you served in the armed forces for more than one year, were a resident of Illinois for at least 6 months prior to service, returned to Illinois at least six months after discharge and have other than a dishonorable discharge, you may qualify for the following benefits:
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