Financial Aid and Scholarships

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New Students: Admissions

You can complete your admissions application before, during or after completing your Financial Aid application.

Complete Admission Application

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Types of Financial Aid

List of State and Federal Aid and Scholarships

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

 

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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.

PSAV, CCC and ATC List

 

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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 required if you fall in any of the categories below

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: child support interest income Veterans (non-education benefits)	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 IRS 1040 1040A 1040EZ	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?

 

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Video Resources

The following how-to videos are available to help you navigate the Financial Aid process

• Eligibility [English]
• FAFSA
  • 2018-2019 Tutorial - First Time FAFSA Filers [English]

 

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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.

[Get FSA ID]

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).

[Start FAFSA Application]

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