Other Financial Aid Programs

The College participates in all major federal and state financial aid programs. Descriptions of the various programs, including eligibility requirements, application procedures, and possible award amounts are summarized below. Award amounts and eligibility requirements are subject to change by state and federal legislation.

Contact the Financial Aid Office at Bucks to secure application forms. If possible, pick up the forms in person. For those unable to come to campus, the forms can be mailed. However, mailing will delay the application process at least two weeks. The FAFSA can be completed on-line at www.fafsa.gov

ProgramSourceWho is Eligible to ApplyAward AmountsHow Eligibility is DeterminedHow to Apply
PHEAA Grants
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Grants		 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Students enrolled on at least a half-time basis (at least 6 credits) enrolled in majors leading to the A.A. Degree.

NOTE: One-year Certificate Programs are ineligible according to State Regulations.

 Yearly grants are based upon a percentage of tuition Awards are determined by a State formula based on financial need. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)/Renewal FAFSA and the PHEAA State Grant Application is available on the Web at www.pheaa.org
Federal Direct Loan Program (both subsidized and unsubsidized) Federal Government Students intending to enroll on at least a half-time basis (six credit hours). Maximum amounts for dependent students:
Academic grade level 1:
$5,500 per academic yr.
Academic grade level 2:
$6,500 per academic yr.
Maximum amounts for independent students:
Academic grade level 1:
$9,500 per academic yr.
Academic grade level 2:
$10,500 per academic yr.		 Eligibility is determined by the school, based upon certification information provided by Bucks. Eligibility is based upon cost of education, expected family contribution, and other financial resources received by the student. Complete:
  1. A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)/Renewal FAFSA.
  2. Loan Application or Master Promissory Notes may be completed at www.Studentloans.gov
  3. Entrance Counseling session must be completed at www.Studentloans.gov
  4. A Loan Request Form is available from the Financial Aid Office, on the web under Additional Financial Aid Forms
  5. PLUS Loan Credit Applications can be completed at www.Studentloans.gov

 
Federal PLUS Loan Federal Government Parents of dependent undergraduate students. Students must enroll at least half-time. Loan amount may not exceed cost of attendance minus financial aid student received.
Restricted Scholarships Listing of restricted scholarships in the Financial Aid Office, the Bucks web site and at www.fastweb.com.