Palm Beach State College's Office of Financial Aid
COVID-19: Financial Aid Update
Your health and safety are important to Palm Beach State College. The office of Financial Aid is actively establishing processes remotely to support you. Due to the uniqueness of the current situation with Covid-19, we ask for your continued patience as we work diligently to make information easily accessible.
To better assist you, please refer to the resources below:
| Live Chat? | Phone | Hours of Operation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| On this page | faocent@palmbeachstate.edu | 561-868-3330 |
M - TH: 8AM -7PM F: 8AM - 5PM |
Covid-19 Financial Hardship
If you have been impacted by the Coronavirus, we recommend that you click here to book an appointment with the Office of Financial Aid. While every situation is unique, the Financial Aid Office and the staff are committed to assisting students who are experiencing difficult times right now as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. Special conditions are handled on a case-by-case basis, which may include the following:
- Student or parent’s employer closes indefinitely or for a period of time
- Lay off or furlough, salary reduction
- Lost wages due to illness, a quarantine period or shelter-in-place order
- Inability to work because of illness (e.g., impaired lung function prevents a parent from engaging in substantial gainful activity)
- Illness or death of a parent
- Someone in the family was diagnosed with Coronavirus, and the whole family had self-quarantined
Covid-19 FAQs
Missing Documents
If you have missing financial aid documents that are needed to process your financial aid, please log in to your Pantherweb and view your financial aid awards status. If you have any red flags, then there may be documents you need to submit.
You will be able to submit your forms using a secure DocuSign process.
2019-2020 forms
FAFSA Application
Financial Aid Scholarship Applications
Applications are being accepted for the following Scholarships:
First Step 2 Success Scholarship
Deadline: April 27, 2020 12AM
Deadline: June 30, 2020 12 AM
New Students: Admissions
You can complete your admissions application before, during or after completing your Financial Aid application.
Complete Admission Application
Types of Financial Aid
| State of Florida | Federal Aid | Scholarships |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Futures | Federal PELL Grant | Institutional Scholarships |
| First Generation Matching Grant | Federal Direct Loans | Foundation Scholarships * |
| Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) | Federal Parent PLUS Loan | SEEK Scholarships |
| Florida Work Experience Program (FWEP) | Federal SEOG | Palm Beach State Grant |
| Rosewood Family Scholarship | Federal Work-Study | Private Donor Scholarships** |
| Scholarships for Children & Spouse of Deceased/Disabled Veterans | Transfer Scholarships | |
| Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund | PSAV Programs (Clock Hours College + Credit Certificate [CCC] |
* Foundation applications open once per year for over 150 different scholarships
**Donor dependent Scholarships OR FAFSA dependent scholarships
- Bookstore Credit
- Aid for Students with Disabilities
- Instructions for Private Donors
- Pell Grant Calculator
Criteria and Eligibility for Financial Aid
- Students must have a social security number. (If you have a special circumstance, please visit your nearest Financial Aid office.)
- Students must have a valid high school diploma or GED.
- Students must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (Possess an Alien Residence card).
- Students must be registered with Selective Service, if you are a male (you must register between the ages of 18 and 25)
- Students must be admitted as a degree or certificate seeking student.
- Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress once enrolled.
- Cannot be in default on other student loans
PSAV, CCC & ATC Programs
Learn which of the Post Secondary Adult Vocational [PSAV] [Clock Hours] programs, College Credit Certificate [CCC] programs, and Advanced Technical Certifications [ATC] programs linked below are eligible for Federal and State Aid and which are ineligible for Federal and State Aid but MAY qualify for the Palm Beach State Grant.
Financial Aid Resources
FAFSA Workshops for Students
- These free workshops are offered to help students understand and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms to apply for Financial Aid assistance.
- Workshops are free and open to the public!
| Documents | Dependents* | Independent Single | Independent Married | Foreign | FAFSA Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Security | Parent(s) | Student | Student and Spouse | Not Applicable | Register Now |
| Alien Registration Card (Non-Citizens) |
Student | Student | Student | Student | Register Now |
| Drivers License (If you have one) |
Student | Student | Student | Student | Register Now |
Financial Records:
|
Parent(s) | Student | Student and Spouse | Not Applicable | Register Now |
| Employer W-2 | Parent(s) | Student | Student and Spouse | Not Applicable | Register Now |
Federal Income Tax
|
Parent(s) | Student | Student and Spouse | Tax Returns* | Register Now |
*Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or Palau
For FAFSA Workshops Date, Times & locations (5 Campuses).. click here
Note: This Dependent or Independent worksheet will help you determine if you will need to provide parent information.
What if I am unable to provide parent information?
Financial Aid Resources
Video Resources
The following how-to videos are available to help you navigate the Financial Aid process
Financial Aid Basics
En Español: Fundamentos
de Ayuda Financieria
An Kreyòl: Prensip Fondamantal
nan Èd Financier
Financial Aid Application
Cost of Attending PBSC
Numbers are based on 2017/2018 Tuition Costs for Eligible Degree and Certificate Programs
Includes tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, personal expenses, and transportation. For an in-state* student enrolled full-time, the breakdown can be found at the Cost of Attending PBSC.
Steps to Completing FAFSA Application
Step 1 - Create FSA ID
FSA ID is required to start the FAFSA application process, create a username and password.
Step 2 - Attend fafsa workshop [optional]
For Date, Times & locations (5 Campuses).. click here
Step 3 - Complete FAFSA Application Online
Before you can qualify for any State of Florida, Federal Aid or Scholarships, you must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Note: School code for Palm Beach State College is 001512.
Step 4 -Check your emails for FAFSA Application status
You will receive email updates regarding whether your application has been processed or whether you need additional paperwork.
Step 5 - Review Your financial aid application status
- Log into Pantherweb
- Click on Financial Aid
- Choose Application Status
- Review your red flags (if any)
- Submit documentation as requested
Step 6 - Review Your Financial Aid Award
- Log into Pantherweb
- Click on Financial Aid
- Choose Awards
Step 7 - sign up for direct deposit
- Log into Pantherweb
- Click on “Direct Deposit Account” (My Details)
- Enter Account & Routing number
- Click on “Update”
Step 8 - Review and Apply for Federal Direct Loans
- Log into StudentLoans.gov using your FAFSA ID
- Complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) [Important]
- Complete the Loan Entrance Counseling [Important]
- Note: Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits)
- To Request a FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN
- Log into Pantherweb
- Click on “Financial Aid”
- Select “Sub Loan Request” from drop down box
- Select the "Financial Aid Year" using the drop down menu
- Click on “Continue”
- Follow on-screen directions and questions on next page
