Students with disabilities are eligible to apply for any and all forms of financial assistance that are available through the College. Also, the Palm Beach State College Office of Disability Services (DSS) provides a limited number of scholarships to students taking advantage of their services. Please see the DSS contact on your campus for further information and application instructions.

High school seniors may pursue scholarships through the local foundations listed below:

* George Snow Foundation in Boca Raton * Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties

Students with documented disabilities may enroll in a less than full-time course load as an academic adjustment to accommodate their disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the regulations accompanying Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Students are encouraged to discuss full-time course load requirements with an academic advisor or student services counselor for their respective program. Additionally, the nature of the disability must warrant the adjustment. A financial aid counselor can determine how a reduced course load will affect their aid.

Students should be aware that federal law requires the Federal Pell Grant funds be prorated based on the number of credits taken, and that the student financial aid budget will also be reduced accordingly. In addition, to participate in the federal Direct Loan Program, or to have a previous loan deferred, the student must take at least six credits. Finally, as always, eligibility for financial aid depends upon satisfactory academic progress.