Pell Grant - The Pell Grant is a federally funded award to
help persons who have not earned a bachelor's degree pay for their
education after high school. This is the largest of the federal student
assistance programs and does not usually have to be repaid.
The amount of Pell Grant a student receives will depend on the Expected
Family Contribution (EFC) number shown on the SAR, whether the student is
full- or part-time, how long the student has been enrolled during the
award year, the cost of attendance assigned for their residency category,
and the amount of federal appropriations.
Students receive their Pell Grants on a quarterly basis. Unless paid from
other sources, the student's tuition and fees will be deducted from the
quarterly award and the balance of the award will be paid directly to the
student after the midpoint of each quarter dependent upon receipt of
federal funds. If the student is no longer enrolled at mid-quarter, the
award will be revised so that the amount paid will not exceed that which
is allowed based on actual days of attendance.
Federal Work Study - The FWS program provides
part-time employment opportunities during non-school hours for students
needing financial assistance. Student who wish to earn a part of their
educational expenses and who are selected for employment under this program
will be paid at least the current minimum hourly wage. Payment will be
made by check on a monthly basis. A student's earnings may not exceed
the amount of the student's official financial aid award, which will be
based on need and the amount of funds available. Eligibility for
continued employment will be contingent upon available funds, job
performance, and academic progress. At ECTC, students must be eligible
for Pell to apply.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
- This is a federal grant awarded to eligible Pell students with the
lowest Expected Family Contribution code and at least half-time enrollment
status. The student must also be receiving the HOPE grant. The
Financial Aid Office selects eligible students during the Fall, Winter,
and/or Spring Quarters as funds permit.
Georgia Leveraging Educational
Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Grant - LEAP is a federal grant
awarded to a limited number of students demonstrating substantial financial
need of $2,000 per year. The Financial Aid Office will post application
deadlines during the Fall, Winter, and/or Spring Quarters as funds permit.
Georgia's HOPE Scholarship
Program
1993 or later
Georgia High School Graduates
Students who enroll in a degree program at East Central Technical
College and receive a HOPE scholarship must meet the same qualifications as
a student seeking a degree at any of Georgia's public or private colleges or
universities. To be eligible as a first-year student, students must
have earned a "B" average and completed the core curriculum from high school
(a 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale, or minimum "80"
numeric grade average, meeting the college preparatory track requirements;
students in a technical curriculum track must have a 3.2 cumulative grade
point average on a 4.0 scale, or minimum "85" numeric grade average, meeting
the curriculum requirements).
Students may receive the HOPE Scholarship for up to 190 attempted quarter
hours. If the program of study is longer than 190 quarters hours, he/she may
receive the HOPE Scholarship for the lesser of the number of hours required
for graduation or a maximum of 225 attempted quarter hours.
Georgia's HOPE Grant Program
Hope Grant -Georgia residents who are
attending a Georgia technical college to earn a certificate or a diploma are
eligible for HOPE assistance regardless of high school graduation date or
grade point average. The HOPE grant covers tuition, HOPE-approved
mandatory fees, and a book allowance of up to $100 per quarter.
Full-time enrollment is not required. Students are not required to
maintain a "B" average but must make satisfactory academic progress per
school policy. Students may receive HOPE Grant payments for up to 95
quarter hours. If the program of study is longer than 95 quarter hours,
he/she may receive the HOPE Grant for the lesser of the number of hours
required for graduation or a maximum of 130 quarter hours.
HOPE grants supplement Pell or any other federal grants a
student receives.
To apply for HOPE funds, complete the
Georgia Student Financial Aid Application at
www.gacollege411.org. A guide to applying for HOPE funds can be found
here.
HOPE GED Recipients - Legal residents of Georgia who have
earned a General Educational Development (GED-high school equivalency)
certificate awarded by the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult
Education after June 30, 1993 may receive a one-time $500 HOPE award.
This award is to assist with educational expenses. Students must
use their HOPE eligibility within 24 months of the date of the GED
certificate.
Note: A student can receive
the HOPE Grant plus the HOPE Scholarship for a combined total of 190
quarter hours. If a student has received the HOPE Scholarship for college
degree classes, he/she can receive the HOPE Grant if 190 quarter hours
have not been exceeded under the HOPE Scholarship Program. However, the
HOPE Grant hours will be limited, which means the student might not have
95 quarter hours available for his/her ECTC program of study. If the
program of study is longer than 190 quarters hours, he/she may receive the
HOPE Scholarship/HOPE Grant (combined) for the lesser of the number of
hours required for graduation or a maximum of 225 attempted quarter hours.
