Financial Aid
For assistance with anything related to financial aid you can always call the financial aid 24/7 support line:
1. Applying
The first step to applying for financial aid is completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Information provided on the FAFSA is calculated by the U.S. Department of Education to determine your financial need before sending the results to PHCC. The Financial Aid Office has a June 1 priority deadline for guaranteed award notification for the beginning of each academic year. All students meeting this deadline will be processed in time for fall registration in August. Financial aid applications received after June 1 are still processed on a first-come, first-served basis; however, they may not be processed in time to receive aid before fall classes begin. For assistance completing the FAFSA, view step by step instructions or online videos.
By submitting your FAFSA you automatically are considered for any of PHCC's state or federally funded grants. Grants are funds that do not need be repaid. They are awarded based on qualifications specified by each individual grant.
**Students considering loans, which are borrowed funds that must be repaid, should seek private/alternative student loans as PHCC does not participate in the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program.
2. Processing of FAFSA
After submitting the FAFSA, it normally takes approximately 3-5 business days for the U.S. Department of Education to process it. However, approximately 30% of applicants are randomly selected for a verification process. If selected, the applicant is contacted by PHCC to provide additional information. Once the additional information is submitted by the applicant, it can take an additional 10-14 business days to receive the results.
3. Award
Once a decision is made, an award letter is sent to the applicant via US mail with the academic requirements to receive the award. The funding is available on the student's account to charge tuition and/or books based upon the award amount.
4. Register
Once the award is received, students are encouraged to receive academic advising to assure the classes being taken are in their program of study. An academic advisor will instruct students on how to register for classes. If a student registers for classes before receiving financial aid, it’s the student’s responsibility to pay for classes. If payment is not made, then the student may be backed out of classes and have to register again.
5. Refunds
Any balance after classes are paid for is refunded to the student approximately the sixth week of classes. Find information about your account by logging on to the PHCC Refund Disbursement Portal. Students normally receive refunds on a Visa refund card or direct deposit.
6. Withdrawals and Returns
If you withdraw or cease attending, you may be required to pay any “unearned” portion of your aid back to the school. In some cases, this may also generate a debt to the Department of Education. Based on the dates of your attendance, a calculation will be made to determine your "unearned" portion.
If you do not repay the portion of financial aid funds for which you are responsible, you may be reported to the state for collection. This applies to all students who receive Federal and/or State funds (i.e. Pell Grant, SEOG, COMA, VGAP) and have ceased attending classes. Thus, you should always speak to an advisor before you stop attending. The Financial Aid Office can discuss with you how enrollment changes will impact your grant funds.
Important Links
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) (School code 003751)
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeal form
- Rights, Responsibilities & Ineligibility
2017/18 Forms
2018/19 Forms
- 18/19 Prior Degree.pdf
- Parent Untaxed Income Tax YR 2016.pdf
- Parent Verification Non Filing Tax YR 2016.pdf
- Dependent Household Size 18/19.pdf
- Dependent Number College 18/19.pdf
Work-Study
Financial Aid Award Package Information
- 2016-17 Compliance Form
- 2017-18 Compliance Form
- 2016-17 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
- 2017-18 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
- 2016-17 Pell Chart
- 2017-18 Pell Chart
What are the various types of Financial Aid?
Contact PHCC's Financial Aid & Student Accounts Support Center 24/7: 1-855-874-6692
Or visit the PHCC Financial Aid/Veterans Office
Main Campus – Walker 246
Mon– Fri: 8am – 5pm