Scholarships and Grants
Pamlico Community College offers grants and scholarships in partnership with several entities, including the federal government, state government, and local agencies. Grants and scholarships are forms of financial aid that do not need to be repaid. However, each program or funding source may have its own requirements for students to uphold eligibility.
* All financial aid applications should be submitted to finaid@pamlicocc.edu.
Click the options below for more information about each of the financial aid opportunities.
Scholarship opportunities are available to students through the institution and external sources. To determine eligibility and be considered for any scholarship opportunities, students must complete the FAFSA and the appropriate scholarship application by the respective deadlines. Additional scholarship opportunities available may also be emailed to students throughout the academic year.
2024-2025 SECU Foundation “People Helping People” Scholarship Application
Deadline is July 22nd, 2024
2024-2025 General Scholarship Application
Deadline is August 8th, 2024
2024-2025 Trollinger Scholarship Application
Deadline is August 8th, 2024
2024-2025 Student Ambassador Application
Deadline is August 8th, 2024
Federal Pell Grant (Pell)
Federal Pell Grants usually are awarded only to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor’s, graduate, or professional degree. You may not receive Federal Pell Grant funds from more than one school at a time. Award amounts are determined by the student’s financial need and actual disbursement amounts may vary depending on enrollment status. To determine eligibility to receive the Pell grant, students must complete the FAFSA. No additional applications are necessary.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The FSEOG program is for students with financial need who, without the grant, may be unable to continue their education. Priority awarding is given to students who are eligible for the Pell grant and have the highest financial need. To determine eligibility to receive FSEOG funds, students must complete the FAFSA. No additional applications are necessary.
Federal Work Study (FWS Application
Federal Work Study provides part-time jobs for undergraduate students with financial need. The program encourages community service work and work related to your program of study. Students must meet federal eligibility requirements to be selected for FWS positions. To determine eligibility to receive FWS, students must complete the FAFSA. Students must also complete PCC’s FWS application. Students that meet the eligibility requirements and complete an FWS application will not automatically be awarded FWS. Students must still be selected by position supervisors.
More information about federal funds can be found on the Federal Student Aid website. www.studentaid.gov
Next NC Scholarship
The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps most North Carolinians from households making $80,000 or less pursue higher education by fully covering tuition and fees at any community college or more than half, if not all, of tuition and fees to attend any public university in the state. To apply, complete the FAFSA. Eligible students will automatically be awarded. No additional applications are necessary. For more information on the Next NC Scholarship and eligibility visit www.nextncscholarship.org.
Child Care Assistance – (Child Care Guidelines )
Child Care Assistance funds are provided to student parents who need child care assistance in order to attend college classes. Students must complete a FAFSA and a Child Care Assistance application to determine eligibility and be awarded. Funds are awarded on a first come/first serve basis.
Additional state funds may be made available for awarding to schools each academic year. To be eligible for these funds, students must complete a FAFSA. Any additional application requirements will be forwarded to students.
Office of Financial Aid Contact Information
Ashley Howell
Financial Aid Director
ahowell@pamlicocc.edu
252-249-1851 ×3026
Johnson, Room 162