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Method C - you must have applied for the FAFSA and been determined to have at least $1,104* of financial need. No CCPG Application is required for a Method “C” waiver. (*minimum amount as of 18-19 award year, this amount may change for 19-20).
Academic Standards and Financial Assistance
Students who receive financial aid are required to maintain satisfactory and measurable academic progress. To be considered for financial aid, students must complete at least 67 percent of their attempted units (Ws are included in this calculation), maintain a minimum 2.0 (or better) cumulative grade point average, be enrolled in an eligible program of study and not exceed 150 percent of their program unit requirement. Academic progress will be reviewed every semester, and students will be notified of their status via their Compton College e-mail account available on MyECC. Students should review the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy on Compton College’s Financial Aid webpage to clearly understand these standards. Federal financial aid academic standards should not be confused with the campus academic standards set forth by Compton College. Both standards apply to all students even if the student has not applied for financial aid.
Scholarships
These awards are granted to students who meet requirements established for each scholarship. There are many scholarships of different kinds for students transferring to baccalaureate institutions, as well as for those in residence at Compton College. For a list of scholarship requirements, as well as application forms and deadlines, please contact the Financial Aid Office or visit www.compton.edu/.
Federal & State Financial Aid
The types of financial aid listed below are based on financial need. Some are generally available, while others are restricted to students in certain fields of study. Inquire at the Financial Aid Office about other types of aid that may be available.
Federal Pell Grant – This is the first element in a financial aid package; grants are money you don’t have to pay back and are typically based on financial need. The actual amount a student receives is based on an Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The Expected Family Contribution is the amount a student is required to pay toward their education. If the EFC is $0, you’re not required to contribute toward your education, and the Pell Grant payment will be awarded at the highest amount. The Pell Grant amount a student will receive is based on the EFC and enrollment status.
Full-Time Three-Quarter Time Half-Time Less-Than-Half0-Time
12 Units or more 9-11 Units
6-8 Units
1-5 Units
Effective July 1, 2012, students are limited to 12 full-time semesters of Federal Pell Grant eligibility, with no exceptions.
Note: The Pell Grant award amount may change each year.
Federal Work Study – The purpose of this program is to stimulate and promote part- time employment for students. Students may work up to 20 hours per week during
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