Grants

Federal Pell Grant — Pell Grant is a Title IV program offering need-based grants ranging up to $7,395, dependent upon appropriations by Congress, student eligibility and enrollment status. The amount of Federal Pell Grant funds a student may receive over their lifetime is limited to the equivalent of six years, twelve semesters, or 600%. In certain situations, an eligible student can receive up to 150 percent of their scheduled Pell Grant award in a single award year. This is referred to as "year round Pell". Students should contact a Financial Aid Administrator to discuss their specific eligibility. New for the 2024-25 award year is the Special Rule in HEA Section 401(c) which states that children of a parent or guardian who dies of duty while either serving on active duty as a member of the U.S Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001 or actively serving as and performing the duties of a public safety officer; AND is 32 years old or younger as of January 1st of the awarding year will be eligible for the maximum Pell Grant regardless of their calculated student aid index (SAI)

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) — FSEOG is a Title IV program offering grant funds for students demonstrating exceptional financial need. Grants are based on the student’s need and funds available from the U.S. Department of Education. Typical full-time awards at HCC range from $100 to $1200 per year. Priority for FSEOG is given to those students with the lowest Student Aid Index (SAI) as determined by the FAFSA and those who apply by the college’s priority filing date of March 1.

Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund (CCCPDF) Grant — The CCCPDF is a tuition assistance program awarded to students participating in the Child Care Career and Professional Development Grant Program. This fund provides assistance with tuition, fees, books, and supplies for students to complete their program of study. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be working toward the AAS in Early Childhood Development or the AAT in Early Childhood Education/Special Education degree. All applicants must have at least one year of experience in licensed child care, hold a Level 2 Credential with MSDE, and work at least 10 hours/week in a licensed child care setting. After acceptance, students must maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA and reapply annually. Participants in the CCCPDF must also commit to working in child care in the State of Maryland after completion of their degree (two years for the AAS or AAT) or the tuition, books, and fees will convert to a loan. Please contact Joan Johnson at jjjohnson6@howardcc.edu for more information. 

Howard Community College Grant (HCCG) - HCCG is a grant funded by Howard Community College’s operational budget and is used to assist enrolled students with their cost of attendance. Awards are packaged based on full-time enrollment and pro-rated at each semester census. Awards range from $150 to $3000 based on residency and enrollment status. During the summer semester, funds are limited so students are awarded HCCG on a first come first serve basis.