Paul Quinn College administers a comprehensive program of scholarships, grants, work programs, and loans.  These programs include Paul Quinn’s own institutional grant-in-aid funds, federal, and state financial assistance programs, the UNCF, donated scholarships from internal and external agencies, and individuals.

 ELIGIBILITY 

Financial assistance is based primarily on DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED AND SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS.   Financial Aid awards are made annually and applicants must complete the financial aid application process annually.

To be eligible to receive Title IV funds from Paul Quinn College, a student must: 

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an eligible program at an institution of higher education that is an eligible institution.
• Have a financial need to meet PQC’s cost of education; financial need must be determined through an approved needs analysis system.
• Not owe a refund on a Pell Grant, SEOG, or State Grant received to meet the cost of attending any institution.
• Not be in DEFAULT on any Federal Loans.  If the student has made satisfactory arrangements to repay loan funds and documentation can be provided the student may be considered for Title IV funds.

Beginning January of a calendar year, Financial Aid Application workshops are scheduled and conducted for currently enrolled students.  A Financial Aid staff member conducts the workshops and students are assisted in completing either the renewal application or the original application for federal aid.

The Office of Student Financial Aid coordinates with the Office of Admissions to schedule workshop information sessions for new students and parents.  The financial aid application packet is mailed with admission packets to prospective students.

NOTE:

·         Students are asked to submit the appropriate documentation if selected for verification. 

·         PQC uses the priority deadline date system for receipt of completed financial aid applications. 

To be considered for Title IV, State, and Institutional aid programs available at PQC students must:

·         Complete the requirements for regular admission

·         Complete the requirements for re-admission (if returning student)

·         Complete the Electronic FASFA

Once this process has been completed the student must submit:

 ·         Submit verification Documentation (if needed)

·         Submit loan Application, if applicable,