Types of Aid

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Admissions & Financial Aid

Types of Financial Aid

Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant program is the largest grant program available. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Federal Pell Grants are awarded usually to eligible undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s degree or professional degree and who are enrolled in an eligible program. Federal Pell Grant award amounts can vary yearly. The FAFSA should be filed beginning October 1, each year and is available online at www.studentaid.gov. Students must enter the Trenholm State Federal School Code (005734) on their FAFSA. Additional information about the Federal Pell Grant may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office at finaid@trenholmstate.edu

Federal Pell Grant and Enrollment Intensity

Beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year, the Federal Pell Grant will be prorated based on enrollment intensity. Enrollment intensity is determined by the number of credit hours you are enrolled in, in relation to full-time enrollment.

For federal student aid purposes, full-time enrollment for an undergraduate student is 12 credit hours.

The chart below illustrates enrollment intensity relative to full-time enrollment. Note that enrollment intensity cannot exceed 100% for purposes of Pell Grant proration.

You may only be eligible for a partial award if you are close to your Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility Limit (6 years or 600%).

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a federally-funded program that is provided by the U. S. Department of Education for the purpose of helping financially needy students meet the cost of a postsecondary education. The FSEOG funds are awarded to Trenholm State Community College and administered by the financial aid office at the College.

Policy

To qualify for the FSEOG at Trenholm State Community College, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the upcoming award year. It’s essential to include Trenholm State’s Federal School Code (005734) on the FAFSA’s school selection section to ensure our financial aid office receives the processed report.

The FAFSA is available annually beginning October 1 and can be accessed at www.studentaid.gov . Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOGs) are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need, typically with a Student Aid Index (SAI) of -1500.

Additionally, recipients must be enrolled as undergraduates in an eligible degree or certificate program offered by our institution. FSEOG eligibility is contingent upon funding availability throughout the academic year, as determined by our financial aid office. Alabama residents may qualify for both the Federal SEOG and the Alabama Student Assistance Grant (ASAP) concurrently in the same semester or term if needed.

Awards

According to Federal Regulations, the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) award ranges from a minimum of $100 to a maximum of $4,000. FSEOG awards may vary in amount or be awarded on a semester-by-semester basis, depending on the recipient’s demonstrated financial need.

Initially, at the College, FSEOG funds will be awarded within a range of $100 to $1,000 per semester. However, students enrolled in certificate programs are subject to clock-to-credit hour conversion. Therefore, FSEOG awards for these students may be increased, as their Federal Pell Grant awards are significantly reduced during this conversion process and may not cover their tuition and fees.

Priority for FSEOG awards will be given to students with a -1500 SAI and outstanding balances at the College. However, it’s important to note that not every eligible student is guaranteed to receive FSEOG funds. Awards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis based on availability at the institution.

Alabama Student Assistance Grant (ASAP)

The Alabama Student Assistance Grant Program (ASAP) is a need-based, state/federal grant ranging from $300 to $5,000 per academic year. Eligible students are undergraduate students who are Alabama residents attending eligible Alabama institutions who have a Federal Pell Grant EFC Index of Zero.

In order to be considered for ASAP funds, students must completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit the application to the federal processor. The FAFSA should be filed beginning October 1, each year and is available at: www.studentaid.gov . Students must enter the Trenholm State Federal School Code (005734) on their FAFSA in the school selection section in order for the Trenholm financial aid office to receive a processed report.

Award Amounts

The Alabama Student Assistance Program guidelines, the minimum award amount is $300 and the maximum award amount is $5,000. ASAP awards at Trenholm State usually range from $300 to $2500.

However, students with an EFC of zero enrolled in a certificate programs are subject to the clock-to-credit hour conversion, ASAP may be awarded for increased amounts since the FPell Grant awards for these students are reduced significantly during the conversion process.

According to the amount of ASAP funds awarded to the College and in an effort to extend the availability of ASAP funds to as many needy students as possible, ASAP awards may often be offered either in uneven amounts or may have to be awarded one semester at a time based on the recipient’s demonstrated need. Keeping in mind that a student’s total aid may not exceed the student’s financial need (Cost of Attendance – EFC = Need).

Students who are Alabama residents may receive the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and the Alabama Student Assistance Grant (ASAP) in the same semester/term. The financial aid office will seek to make ASAP funds reasonably available throughout the award year if needed.

Federal Work Study

The Federal Work-Study Program is a federally funded program that provides part-time employment opportunities in various offices on campus and in the community to students who demonstrate financial need based on the Free Application Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) results. Students must meet and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to be considered for part-time employment in the Federal Work-study Program. Applicants who meet the federal, school, and skill requirements may complete the Online Application below. The Federal Work Study contact is Ms. Michelle Thompson. You may call 334-420-4322 or email mthompson@trenholmstate.edu.

Click Here to Complete the Work Study Form