Student Services and Resources

Financial Aid

Financial Aid offices provide assistance to students so that they may pursue a higher education. Both federal and state regulations and laws govern financial aid, and the financial aid process can be confusing and difficult to complete. It is the goal of Financial Aid to help students through the process and to ensure that funds exist for eligible individuals so that they may attend school and achieve their educational goals.

Book vouchers for Financial Aid Students MBS Book Voucher Form or

Pueblo Community College students use the PCC Book Funds Voucher

Students taking CCCOnline delivered courses may be eligible for a wide range of federal, state and institutional financial aid including loans, grants and work-study. Student awards are dependent upon student eligibility and on the availability of funds at the student's degree-granting institution. You can contact the financial aid office at your home college to get more information. Details on student eligibility and institutional requirements are outlined in the official publications of each college which are available at your home college. For more information contact the Student Services office at 1-800-801-5040.

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Eligibility Guidelines may include:

• Enrolled minimum half-time as regular student
• U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Making satisfactory progress in course of study
• Not in default on a Federal Loans at any educational institution
• Not owed a refund on a Federal Grants at any educational institution.
• View FINANCIAL AID website.

Student Handbook: The Financial Aid Process

Step 1 - Applying for Financial Aid

Students may apply for financial aid with the assistance of the financial aid officer at their home college by completing the Federal Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) and related application forms. Applications may be submitted to the federal processor electronically, through the financial aid office of their home college, or through the paper process. The results of the application for student aid will be sent by the federal processor directly to the degree-granting institution. The degree-granting institution will verify the application information, contact the student for additional information and clarification, and make the student aid award.

Step 2 - Financial Aid Awards

The degree-granting institution will review all the documentation and make the financial aid awards to students. Financial aid awards will be based upon all the credit hours attempted by students. Through consortium agreements among participating institutions the degree-granting institution will include enrollment at each of the participating colleges when determining a student's financial aid. Students will be awarded for all enrolled classes through the degree-granting institution. Students' initial awards reflect the amount of financial aid available for full-time attendance. Final awards will be adjusted based on actual enrollment.

Students who have not yet earned a high school diploma or GED may be eligible for student aid once they have achieved the minimum scores on the federally approved CPT test. This test is available, free of charge, through the Academics Advising Office.

Step 3 - Payment of Aid

Students may obtain their funds at the business office of their home college or the funds may be mailed to the student's address on record. Students must pay all charges on their account prior to receiving their refund. Students will be responsible for paying tuition and fees. After tuition and fees are paid, students may use any remaining funds to reimburse themselves for books and materials.

Students receiving financial aid must meet the funding institution's regulations, attend classes, and make satisfactory academic progress in order to continue to be eligible for financial aid. Students who withdraw or cease to attend during the semester will be subject to federal refund and repayment provisions or may be required to repay a portion of aid received. CCCOnline will collect attendance information from the faculty at appropriate intervals during the semester. Attendance information, including the last date of attendance, for students who withdraw or cease to attend, as well as final grades, will be forwarded to the degree-granting institution. Student grades and progress toward their degree will be reviewed by the degree-granting institution at the end of each semester.

To find out more - visit your Home College to see if you qualify!

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