Grants and Scholarships

Federal Pell Grant

Federal Pell Grants are awards to help undergraduates pay for their education after high school. The Federal Pell Grant Program is the largest federal student aid program. These grants provide a "foundation" of financial aid, to which aid from other federal and non-federal sources may be added. Grants do not have to be paid back. Awards will vary and not all students are eligible.

Required application: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)

A Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is an award to help pay for your education after high school. It is for undergraduates only, and it does not have to be paid back. Student awards vary depending on your need, the availability of FSEOG funds at the school, and the amount of other aid. Please note that funds are extremely scarce.

Required application: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)

Students must have successfully completed a rigorous high school program, as determined by the New York State Education Department, recognized by the Secretary of Education, and verified by the institution the student is attending. Students also must have Pell Grant eligibility. For additional information, visit the U.S. Department of Education web site at U.S. Department of Education web site.

Required application: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is a grant program for New York state residents attending college in the state. Undergraduate students are eligible for up to four years of TAP. Only six semesters can be used at a two-year college such as Tompkins Cortland Community College.

TAP awards vary according to your tuition, family NYS net taxable income, level of study and type of institution. The award, including any NYS scholarship or award, cannot exceed your tuition. TAP requires full-time enrollment.

Required application: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Express TAP application (ETA).

Part-time students with disabilitiesmay be eligible for a prorated Tuition Assistance Program grant. To certify your eligibility for this grant you must:

• Contact Carolyn Boone, coordinator of access and equity services at 607.844.8222, Ext. 4283
• Identify yourself as a student with disabilities
• Provide appropriate documentation of the disability from a qualified professional

Further information and a copy of documentation guidelines may be obtained from the Baker Center for Learning.

Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS)

Aid for part-time study (APTS) is a grant available for part-time undergraduate study. Eligibility depends on income. Awards are determined by the College and cannot exceed tuition charges. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for an application and further information.

Required application: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Application for Aid for Part-Time Study.

Scholarships

TC3 Foundation, Inc. Scholarships

Tompkins Cortland Community College offers a limited number of scholarships through the TC3 Foundation, Inc. For further information and application forms, contact the financial aid office or the TC3 Foundation at 607.844.8211.

More information on Foundation scholarships

Service Tradtion of TC3 Scholarship Program

A unique and prestigious scholarship program for full-time TC3 students that reinforces the value of community service and a strong work ethic as it rewards academic success through a program of financial assistance.

More Info on Service Tradition Scholarship

Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credit

This information has been provided by NASFAA. The descriptions were written for students and families. Although the available details are limited, NASFAA hopes that these pieces offer useful information.

More Info on the Hope Scholarship

2010 Dr. Ruth Schaub Education and Zonta Service Fund Scholarship

Application deadline: Saturday, march 13, 2010.
Award criteria:

• Adult woman (21+)
• Resident of Cortland area
• Demonstrates financial need
• Enrolled/accepted in certificate or degree program
• Essay explaining educational and career goals

This information has been provided by the Zonta Club of Cortland. Applications and information are available in the TC3 Financial Aid office and Cortland YWCA.