2010 Catalog - Delaware County Community College

20 FINANCIAL AID
Harrah’s Scholarship
Patricia Holsten Scholarship
Theodore and Eva Illuminati Memorial Scholarship
Independence Blue Cross Nurse Scholars Program
Independence Foundation Endowed Nursing Stipend Fund
Fred Jack Education Assistance Fund
Henry J. Jackson Memorial Scholarship
Frank and Mary Jelinek Endowed Scholarship
Kreitzberg Family Endowed Scholarship
Kuehner-Oyler Endowed Nursing Scholarship
John Lazarich Foundation Nursing Scholarship
Harry L. Le Fever Scholarship
The Bob Luksa Memorial Engineering Scholarship
Ellen and Paul Makowski Scholarship
Masterson Family Scholarship
Catherine C. Mazzei Memorial Scholarship
Carolyn M. McKinley Scholarship
Thomas P. McNicholas Scholarship
Mittal Steel USA Scholarship
Michael and Teresa Morochko Endowed Scholarship
Murphey Family Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Nazira Simone Obeid Scholarship
Olympic Tool and Machine Corporation Scholarship
Steve P. Pahides Endowed Business Scholarship
Jenny Ann Parton Memorial Scholarship
Pearson Addison Wesley Scholarship in honor of Frank Mulvaney
Pennsylvania Machine Works Manufacturing Scholarship
Priscilla Fox Pfizenmayer Communications Arts Endowed Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa Undergraduate Endowed Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa Alpa Tau Epsilon Transfer Scholarship
Phoenixville Sponsored Students Scholarship
Mitchel Robbins Jewelers Scholarship
Ellen Ann Roberts Scholarship
SAP Endowed Scholarship for Business and Technology
Louis W. Scott III Memorial Scholarship
Shames Reading Scholarship
Meghan E. Smith Scholarship and Discretionary Fund
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Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarship
Soroptimist Allied Health Scholarship
Soroptimist New Choices Scholarship
Southco Scholarship
Sovereign Bank STEM Scholars Program
Spelina-McAfee Memorial Scholarship
Sunoco Process Control Technology Scholarship
Charles Sweeney Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Synthes USA Scholarship
Robert Wetherill Trainer Scholarship Fund
Ann Marie Vitale Memorial Scholarship
Phyllis Wexler Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Wong Moss Scholarship
Wyman’s Well Scholarship
Tax Credits for Higher Education Expenses
Hope Scholarship
A Hope Scholarship Credit is not a scholarship. It is a credit against federal
taxes, which may be claimed for the tuition and related expenses of each
student in the taxpayer’s family (i.e., taxpayer, taxpayer’s spouse, or an
eligible dependent). These students must be enrolled at least half-time in one
of the first two years of post-secondary education, in a program leading to a
degree, certificate, or other recognized educational credential. The amount that
may be claimed is generally equal to 100% of the first $1000 of out-of-pocket
expenses plus 50% of the next $1000 of out-of-pocket expenses, up to a
maximum of $1500 per year per student.
Lifetime Learning Credit
The Lifetime Learning Credit is another tax credit for higher education. The
amount of the credit is equal to 20% of the first $10,000 of qualified tuition
and related expenses paid by the taxpayer. This tax credit is being phased in
gradually. For tax years beginning before January 1, 2003, the tax credit is
limited to the first $5,000 of qualified tuition and related expenses. Thus the
credit is up to $1,000 through the year 2002 and $2,000 thereafter. The
Lifetime Learning credit does not vary according to the number of students.
This is in contrast with the HOPE tax credit, which is based on the number
of eligible students in the household. This means that if you have multiple
children in school at the same time and your tuition bills total more than
$10,000, you only get the credit for the first $10,000 paid. You don’t get
another credit for each additional child. The credit is relative to the total
amount of tuition paid, irrespective of the number of children in school.
Qualified tuition and related expenses includes expenses for any course of
instruction at an eligible educational institution to acquire or improve job
skills. This means that the credit may be used for part-time study, not just
students enrolled half-time. Unlike the HOPE tax credit, the Lifetime Learning
tax credit may be claimed for an unlimited number of years.
For more information about these tax credits please go to
http://www.ed.gov/inits/HOPE/
Flexible Payment Options
Delaware County Community College accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover,
cash, money orders and personal checks for payment of tuition and fees.
Tuition Payment Plan
The College offers a tuition payment plan for students enrolled in credit
courses, regardless of the number of credits. The date the student registers for
classes determine how many payments can be arranged. A maximum of four
equal monthly payments is possible. A non-refundable $30 enrollment fee will
be charged to payment plan participants. For specific due dates for a particular
semester contact the Cashier’s Office at 610-359-5118.
International students and students enrolled in non-credit courses are not
eligible for the tuition payment plan.
Financial Aid Resources on the Internet
http://www.finaid.org
The Smart Student’s Guide to Financial Aid
A financial aid overview.
http://www.students.gov
The Student Gateway to the US Government
Federal student aid information and more.
http://www.pheaa.org
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
Financial Assistance for Pennsylvania Residents.
Frequently Requested Telephone Numbers
1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
Federal Financial Aid
General information about federal student aid programs.
1-800-692-7435
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Grant Division
Information about the Pennsylvania State Grant
1-800-692-7392
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Loan Division
Information about Stafford Loan Processing.
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