Federal Aid — To be considered for federally funded aid a current year FAFSA must be completed, and all requested documentation must be submitted.
Federal Pell Grant–Must complete the FAFSA and submit any required documentation. Eligibility primarily based on information generated by the FAFSA. Federal Pell Grant is awarded to eligible undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree and have not completed 600% Lifetime Eligibility Units. If you are enrolled in less than 12 credits your Pell grant award will be adjusted for enrollment level.
Federal Work Study–Provides part-time jobs for undergraduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay educational expenses. Eligible students who have been awarded other aid and wish to be considered for FWS are advised to fill out a Work Study Interest Form.
Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)–For undergraduate Federal Pell Grant recipients with exceptional financial need. Must complete the FAFSA and submit any required documentation. Eligible students are awarded until funds have been exhausted.
State Funded Aid — To be considered for state funded financial aid you must be a Virginia resident, complete the FAFSA and submit any required documentation. Eligible students are awarded until funds have been exhausted.
COMA (Commonwealth Grant)–Students receiving COMA must be domiciled in Virginia, show financial need and be enrolled in at least 6 credits. Individual awards range from $1,000 – $1,800 and can be used for tuition, fees, and books.
G3–To receive G3 funds students must be listed as a Virginia resident and have income less than or equal to 400% of poverty level. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits per semester in an approved program.
PTAP–VCCS funded grant provides tuition assistance (no fees) to students in a degree or certificate program who enroll for at least 1 but less than 8 credits. Students must show need.
VGAP–Students must have achieved a 2.5 GPA, have exceptional financial need, and maintain full-time enrollment as a dependent student. Awards vary from $1,100-$1,900 and can be used for tuition, fees and books. Renewal student must maintain a 2.0 GPA and continuous full-time enrollment. Renewal awards vary from $1,200 -$1,900.
Foundation Scholarships — To be considered for a scholarship provided by Mountain Empire’s Foundation you must complete the FAFSA, submit any required documentation, and complete the scholarship application at www.mecc.edu/scholarships.