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Eligibility Requirements for Financial Aid
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To be eligible for Federal Financial Aid, a student must meet the following qualifications:
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To be eligible for State Financial Aid, a student must meet the following qualifications: |
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Be US citizens or nationals, or residents of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, or be eligible non-citizens.
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Be permanent residents of Florida for at least one year.
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Have high school diplomas or GEDs.
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Be a U.S. citizen or national or eligible non-citizen.
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Be accepted for enrollment at HCC as a degree-seeking undergraduate student or a financial aid approved PSAV, or College Credit Certificate program.
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Be accepted for enrollment at HCC as degree-seeking undergraduate students. Students working towards a certificate are not eligible for state financial aid except for the Florida Vocational Gold Seal Endorsement Scholarship.
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Demonstrate financial need.
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Demonstrate financial need.
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Not have received four-year degrees (except for Stafford loans).
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Have a high school diploma or GED.
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Not have defaulted on any federal educational loan or owe a repayment to any Federal loan or grant program.
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Not have defaulted on any educational loans or owe a repayment on any educational loans or grants.
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Meet selective service requirements.
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Meet selective service requirements.
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Be enrolled for the minimum credit hours
required based upon the type of financial aid awarded.
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Be enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours each semester.
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Be in good academic standing and making satisfactory academic progress.
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Be in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress.
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Not have earned a bachelor’s degree.
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HCC Scholarships - To apply for an HCC Scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrate financial need or exhibit specific skills.
- Enroll for the appropriate number of credit hours.
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress
Selection criteria for each scholarship program is established by HCC. Most HCC scholarships are awarded according to need or skills. Click here to link to the HCC Scholarship Book.
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Other Scholarships
Information regarding other scholarships is available in each campus Financial Aid, Counseling and Advising Office.
Students are urged to apply for external scholarships. A variety of local and national clubs and organizations offer financial aid to students meeting certain criteria. Click here to link to the HCC Scholarship Handbook
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