Types of Aid

1. Federal Pell Grant Program – The Pell Grant is a federal aid program which provides educational funds to eligible students. Application for the Pell Grant is made by applying on-line at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Students must apply for this grant in order to be considered for other financial aid.

   Pell Grant proration is based on the following standards:

   Full time	12 or more credit hours (full award)
   ¾ time	9-11 credit hours (3/4 of the full award)
   ½ time	6-8 credit hours (1/2 of the full award)
   Less than ½ time	1-5 credit hours (probated based on Pell chart payment schedule)

   A student’s Student Aid Index (SAI) will determine the amount of Pell awarded.

2. Federal Work-Study Program – The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program provides part-time jobs to students who demonstrate financial need. Application for FWS is made by completing the FAFSA and an application for FWS obtained from the Financial Aid Office.

   FWS students work at least ten (10) hours a week at a rate determined by the institution. Current job descriptions are located in the Financial Aid Office. Placement is based upon job availability and student skills. Students initially should be enrolled in six or more credit hours for fall and/or spring semesters to participate in the program. Before beginning work, all participants must review the FWS Handbook and complete all required employment paperwork. When a student is placed in a position, a supervisor is assigned to monitor the work performed. FWS students are required to complete a monthly timesheet and are paid at the end of the following month. Eligible students are placed in FWS positions for each academic year based upon available funds.

3. Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program – The Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program (SEOG) is designed to provide grants to exceptionally needy students. Application for the grant is made by completing the FAFSA.
4. Next NC Scholarship (NCNBG) – The Next NC Scholarship (NCNBG) beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year, combines the federal Pell Grant with the state-funded financial aid program to form a simplified and predictable scholarship award that’s easier to understand and makes education more affordable for most North Carolinians. Students enrolling at a North Carolina Community College with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $80,000 or less and a Student Aid Index (SAI) of 7,500 or less, as reported on the FAFSA Submission Summary, are guaranteed at least $3,000 from combined federal and state aid. To be eligible for these funds’ students are required to be a North Carolina resident according to the NC Residency Determination Service, enrolled in at least 6 credit hours and must be an undergraduate student.     
5. North Carolina Longleaf Commitment Grant – The Longleaf Commitment is a grant program for 2023 North Carolina high school graduates who will attend one of our state’s “Great 58” community colleges starting in the Fall 2023 semester. High school students may be eligible to receive this grant – not a loan – for tuition and fees toward a degree or to attain transfer credit. Full-time eligible students are guaranteed to receive $700 to $2,800 per year, for a total of two years. Less than full-time students may receive a partial award. The longleaf Commitment Grant Program ends at the conclusion of the 2025 spring semester.
6. Childcare Grants – Limited childcare subsidies are available to economically disadvantaged students. An application may be obtained in the Financial Aid Office Bldg. 2/114A. The open application period begins August 1^st, and the process of awarding childcare subsidies ends in April. Applications are received on a continuing basis during the school year, and a waiting list is maintained until the following June. A history of satisfactory academic progress is required, and the student must maintain satisfactory academic progress to continue receiving a childcare subsidy.
7. Student Loans – Bladen Community College does not participate in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. Alternative loans may be available for curriculum students. Please visit www.bladencc.edu to click the Financial Aid tab and click Private Loans.
8. Scholarships – To be considered for a scholarship, a student must complete the FAFSA. A scholarship committee composed of several faculty and staff members of Bladen Community College screen potential scholarship applicants to consider requests and make awards for the various scholarships available.