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Programs of financial aid

The federal government provides financial aid to students through:

• Pell Grants
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
• Federal Work-Study Program
• Loans:
  Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
  PLUS loans for parents of dependent students

More about federal loans>>

The state of Maryland provides financial aid to students through:

• Need-based grants
• Legislative scholarships
• Loan assistance repayment programs
• Merit and career based scholarships
• Other special programs

More information about state aid>>

CCBC provides financial aid to students through the CCBC Foundation
Through the support of the CCBC Foundation, the college also offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for both full-time and part-time students. More information about these scholarships is available at the numbers below or online.

Catonsville 410-455-4709

Dundalk 410-285-9935

Essex 410-780-6832

FEDERAL LOANS

More about federal loans
Eligibility for a loan is determined by financial need and may be part of students’ financial aid packages. In addition to the FAFSA, students must submit separate loan request applications. All forms and additional information may be obtained from the Financial Aid office.

Loan application requirements
In addition to the general requirements for financial aid, loan applicants must meet these additional requirements:

• First-time, first-year undergraduate borrowers must attend an entrance interview with a Financial Aid professional. Any loan application can be denied based on the professional judgment of a Financial Aid officer.
• All borrowers must attend an exit interview.
• Loan disbursement for first-time borrowers occurs 30 days into the semester.
• Student borrowers must be enrolled in a program leading to a degree or certificate.
• Grade point averages, number of completed credits, current course work and previous loans will be reviewed.
• Students must be enrolled in at least six credits/billable hours for standard semesters and six credits/billable hours combined for summer sessions.