POLICY OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Adopted: Tuesday, December 7, 1993
Revision Number: 2
Revision Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Reference: Student Affairs
Policy:
Pearl River Community College students may be eligible for financial aid.
Procedure:
The Pearl River Community College Office of Financial Aid will be available to help all students find sources to help finance their education.
Financial assistance is contingent upon admission to Pearl River Community College as a regular student (all admission requirements have been met). For students eligible for federal Pell grants, the amount received will be determined based on enrolled credit hours (full-time is 12 credit hours for federal aid purposes). Federal student loans require at least half-time enrollment (6 credit hours). Institutional scholarships require full-time enrollment of at least 15 credit hours.
Rules and regulations regarding financial aid programs, eligibility, and satisfactory academic progress can be found on the PRCC website at prcc.edu/financial-aid.
Sources of financial aid include grants, scholarships, loans and employment opportunities. A student cannot receive federal financial aid from more than one institution during the same semester. To explore financial aid options, a student should:
- Submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online at studentaid.gov
- Apply for state financial aid at msfinancialaid.org
- Search the Internet for scholarship opportunities
- Visit the Office of Financial Aid website located at prcc.edu/financial-aid
- Contact the Financial Aid Office directly at:
Office of Financial Aid
Pearl River Community College
101 Highway 11 North
Poplarville, MS 39470
Phone (601) 403-1029
Email: finaid@prcc.edu
