Financial Aid - Grant Programs
Grant programs provide non-repayable financial aid for students with demonstrated financial need.
There are many grant programs the Financial Aid Office at BC3 process including:
For additional information see below or contact Financail Aid.
Financial Aid Grant Program Questions
Questions regarding financial assistance or the application process may be directed to:
- BC3 Financial Aid Office 724-284-8509
- Federal Grant Programs: 1-800-433-3243 or 1-319-337-5665
- State Grant and Special Programs: 1-800-692-7392 or 7-717-720-2860
Grant Programs
1. Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is a gift aid program that is based on financial need. In order to qualify for the PELLGrant you must:
- Be enrolled as an undergraduate student.
- Make satisfactory academic progress.
- Demonstrate financial need (calculated by the Federal Government).
Please note: To receive aid you cannot be in default and/or owe a federal grant back for repayment.
2. Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) State Grant
The PHEAA State Grant program is a gift aid program based on financial need determined by PHEAA. In order to qualify for the PHEAA State Grant you must:
- Be a Pennsylvania resident.
- Submit a FAFSA by May 1st.
- Enroll in an Associate Degree Program.
- Enroll as an Undergraduate Student
- Enroll at least half-time (6 or more credits).
- Make satisfactory academic progress according to PHEAA's progress policy guidelines.
- Take at least 50% of you program in the classroom.
PHEAA offers several other specialized programs to students. For more information on PHEAA State Grant and Special Progrmas go to www.pheaa.org or contact the Financial Aid Office.
3. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Federal SEOG Grants are available to students with exceptional need. Any student wishing to be considered for this grant must::
- Enroll as an Undergraduate Student.
- Enroll at least half-time (6 or more credits).
- Demonstrate exceptional need.
