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Your financial aid application is your ticket to receive federal or state financial aid, including grants you will not have to pay back and student employment opportunities. By not submitting the FAFSA or WASFA, you’re probably leaving money that you would be otherwise entitled to receive. There’s no cost to apply and we recommend you submit your FAFSA or WASFA as soon as possible every year.
Learn More About Applying for Financial Aid
Based on the financial aid application that you submit (either the FAFSA or WASFA) each year, you are applying to check your eligibility through the Office of Financial Aid for the following:
- Grants
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A grant is a type of financial aid that you don’t need to pay back. The amount of grant money awarded to you is based on demonstrated financial need (which is decided by your FAFSA/WASFA application).
- Student Loans
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A student loan is money that you borrow from the government, but must pay back.
- Scholarships
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Scholarships are awarded funds that you do not have to pay back. Many scholarships are based on academic merit or other achievements, while some are also need-based.
- Work-Study
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Our Federal Work-Study (FWS) and State Work-Study (SWS) programs offer on and off-campus employment opportunities for Peninsula College students with a demonstrated financial need. If you are granted Work-Study, you may work up to 19 hours per week while school is in session to earn money to go towards your cost of tuition, books, and fees.
Additional Funding Resources
Basic Food Employment & Training Program (BFET)
Provides job search training, educational services, skills training, and more to Basic Food (SNAP) recipients.
Community Resources
Organizations that provide resources, both career oriented and financial, for students and the community.
Emergency Funding
Offers emergency financial assistance to eligible Peninsula College students.
Tuition Payment Plan
For students needing more time to pay their tuition, tuition and fees are divided into three payments.
Veterans Benefits
Military-connected students including veterans and veterans’ dependents may qualify for veterans educational benefits.
Worker Retraining
Provides tuition-free retraining opportunities for laid off, unemployed, and under-employed workers.
WorkFirst
Assists parents receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) who want to further their education.