Federal Pell Grant

Central Carolina Technical College’s Financial Aid Office aims to provide access to higher education for students who may not otherwise be able to attend, and financial aid is available to all eligible students regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, or disability. The Federal Pell Grant is included among Title IV funds involved in the “Return of Title IV Funds” process if a student withdraws completely while receiving aid.

Eligibility for ongoing financial aid at Central Carolina Technical College is tied to Satisfactory Academic Progress. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher and pass at least 67% of attempted credit hours, where grades of W, I, WF, or F count as unsuccessful attempts. There is also a maximum program hours limit of 150% of required program credit hours, including accepted transfer credits.

Students are assessed each term and can be placed in statuses tied to academic progress, including “Warning,” “Danger,” or “Suspension.” If a student’s GPA falls below 2.00, the student is placed on “Warning” and financial aid continues; further failure after the warning period may lead to financial aid suspension. Students on suspension are ineligible for all Title IV financial aid, including loans.

Students may appeal financial aid suspension on a case-by-case basis with documented reasons such as illness, family issues, or unforeseen circumstances. A written appeal must be submitted with appropriate documentation including a Student Progress Plan, and appeals are limited to up to two appeals. Decisions are made within a week and students are notified via myCCTC email; appeal decisions are final.

• Must be an “eligible student” for financial aid at Central Carolina Technical CollegeFinancial aid is available regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, or disabilityTo remain eligible for financial aid at Central Carolina Technical College, must maintain Satisfactory Academic ProgressCumulative GPA requirement: maintain a GPA of 2.00 or higher; if GPA falls below 2.00, placed on “Warning” and financial aid continues; if GPA remains below 2.00 after the warning period, student will face financial aid suspensionCredit-hour requirement: pass at least 67% of attempted credit hours (including DVS and transfer hours); if not met, placed on “Warning” and a meeting with an advisor and a Student Progress Plan are required; repeated failure may lead to financial aid suspension; grades of W, I, WF, or F count as unsuccessful attemptsMaximum program hours requirement: limited to financial aid for 150% of required program credit hours, including all coursework at CCTC (including DVS) and accepted transfer credits; limit is specific to each programStudents within 15 credit hours of the maximum will be placed on “Danger” statusStudents on “Danger” must meet with an advisor and create a Student Progress Plan for at least 3 semesters; failure to do so may affect eligibility for appealsFirst-time financial aid applicants may be ineligible based on academic progress, since Central Carolina Technical College reviews the complete enrollment history to determine eligibility

• Federal Pell Grant is part of the Title IV funds that must be returned if a student withdraws completely while receiving financial aidStudents on financial aid suspension are ineligible for all Title IV financial aid, including loans

1. Complete and submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at studentaid.gov using Central Carolina Technical College school code 003995.Talk to a Financial Aid Counselor to discuss available grants, loans, and scholarships.Read the Financial Aid Memorandum to understand academic requirements to maintain financial aid, including Standards of Progress and maintaining a GPA.

• None listed for applying for Federal Pell Grant in the provided textResidency-related documents are referenced for tuition eligibility, but no specific documents are listed for Federal Pell Grant in the provided textFor appeals of financial aid suspension: a written appeal with appropriate documentation, including a Student Progress Plan (SPP)Students transferring as LIFE Scholarship recipients must submit an official South Carolina High School Transcript and sign the SC LIFE Scholarship Affidavit (listed under transfer to Central Carolina Technical College)