Black Hawk College Catalog – 2014 Additional information on these programs is available at the Financial Aid Office.
Federal Funded Financial Aid Federal Pell Grants. The Federal Pell Grant is awarded to undergraduate students who have financial need as determined by a Federal formula which evaluates the information a student reports on the FAFSA. The amount a student receives will depend not only on their financial need, but also on full or part-time enrollment status, and if a student attends school for a full academic year or less. Apply online at www.fafsa.gov. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants. Students with demonstrated need and enrolled at least half-time with their FAFSA completed by May 15. Federal Work-Study Program. The Federal government provides funds for part-time employment opportunities for students who have financial need and are enrolled at least half-time. Students can work on campus or off campus in a community service position. Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program. Loan applications are available at www.bhc.edu/loan for subsidized loans (based on financial need) and unsubsidized loans (not based on need). Loans must be repaid. Parent Direct Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS). Parents may borrow for their dependent undergraduate student. PLUS loan applications are available at www.bhc.edu/loan.
Veterans’ Benefits Black Hawk College processes benefits for veterans qualifying under the Post 9/11 GI Bill, the Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty, the Veteran’s Educational Assistance
Page 19 Program (VEAP), and Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) and Selected Reserves. Students may also qualify for Dependent’s Educational Assistance or Vocational Rehabilitation benefits. See the Financial Aid Office for information.
Black Hawk College Scholarship Program All new and current full and part-time students are encouraged to apply for Black Hawk College Scholarships. There are more than 70 endowed and annual scholarships available through the Quad-Cities and East Campuses each year. Application Instructions. Scholarship applications and application deadlines online at www.bhc.edu/scholarships. Black Hawk College Foundations. The Black Hawk College Foundation and the Black Hawk College East Foundation are proud to be associated with individuals and organizations who contribute to our scholarship programs each year or who generously endow scholarships to support BHC students into the future. Because of these generous donors, the Foundations are able to offer students general scholarships based on financial need as well as academic interest, status, or other criteria as defined by the donor. For more information, you may visit: Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus Foundation www.bhc.edu/qcfoundation 309-796-5052 or 800-334-1311, Ext. 5052 Black Hawk College East Foundation www.bhc.edu/ecfoundation 309-854-1715 or 800-233-5671, Ext. 1715.