2012 Catalog PDF - Feather River College

Financial Aid and Scholarships
Federal Programs
PELL Grants
Eligibility for the Pell Grant is determined by the federal government from the FAFSA. The amount of Pell Grant a student
is eligible for (if any) is directly correlated to the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The Pell Grant has a lifetime
maximum for each student of the equivalent of six full-time academic years (or 12 full-time semesters).
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are for students with the most financial need who submit the FAFSA
to the federal government by the March 2nd priority deadline. Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis
until available funds are exhausted.
Federal Work Study (FWS)
The Federal Work-Study program provides jobs for students who have financial aid eligibility and show need. Students
are paid at least the current minimum wage, but some wages are higher based on the type of work and the
skills required. Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis until available funds are exhausted.
Federal Direct Loan Program
Stafford Loans offered at FRC are Federal Direct Loans that are low interest loans made to students enrolled in at least
6 units (half-time enrollment). The loan funds come directly from the federal government. Students must repay loans;
Federal Direct Loans offer flexible repayment terms. Repayment begins 6 months after the student discontinues their
study program, graduates, or drops below half-time enrollment.
Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans
Federal Direct Parent PLUS loans are available to assist families of dependent students in meeting the costs of education.
The borrowers for these loans are the parents who apply for them, not the students. PLUS loans do involve a
credit check through the federal government.
If a parent applies for and is not approved for a parent PLUS loan, the student is eligible for some additional student
loan funds.
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