What types of aid are available?
Federal Pell Grant Program – These are grants to undergraduate students ranging from $400 to $4050 per year and do not need to be repaid. Please see the Student Guide for more information about this program. Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant Program – The Academic Competitiveness Grant is a need-based grant awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. The average award is between $750 and $1300. Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant Program – This grant program provides funds for needy undergraduate students and ranges from $200 to $4000 per year. At HCC the average award is between $200 and $1000 per year. Please see the Student Guide for more information about this program. Federal Work-Study Program – This federal program provides jobs for students to meet a portion of their educational expenses through valuable work experience. Please see the Federal Work-Study Page for more information about this program.