Financial Aid Programs
The Pell Grant is need-based aid. These funds are authorized by the U. S. Department of Education and awarded by the college.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The FSEOG is need-based aid. These funds are authorized by the U. S. Department of Education and awarded by the college
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
The ACG is awarded to Pell Grant recipients who meet specific conditions regarding enrollment and rigorous high school program of study. These funds are authorized by the U. S. Department of Education and awarded by the college.
This grant is available to students who meet specific criteria which includes agreeing to serve as a full-time teacher in a high-need field serving low-income students. An important distinction with this program is that this grant will change to a Direct Unsubsidized Loan if the student fails to meet the terms of the agreement. That means that the student will need to repay these funds, with interest, if the terms of the agreement are not satisfied. These funds are authorized by the U. S. Department of Education and awarded by the college.
To complete the TEACH entrance interview and Agreement To Serve, click here.
The MassGrant is a need-based grant for full time students. These funds are awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance.
This need-based waiver is authorized by the Massachusetts Department of Education and awarded by the college.
This is a need-based cash grant program authorized by the Massachusetts Department of Education and awarded by the college.
This is a need-based grant authorized by the Massachusetts Department of Education and awarded by the college to students enrolled part time (six to eleven credits)
Massachusetts Paraprofessional Teacher Prep Grant
This grant is awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance.
Other Massachusetts Grants and Waivers
A full listing of state grants, scholarships, and waivers is available on the Massachusetts Department of Education Office of Student Financial Aid website.
(John and Abigail Adams, Foster Child Grant, Public Service Grant, Educational Rewards Grant, Categorical Waivers, Foster Child Waiver, Adopted Child Waiver, Koplic Waiver)
This is a need-based grant awarded by the Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority.
Rhode Island Academic Promise Scholarship
This need-based scholarship is awarded by the Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority.
BCC Presidential Scholarship
This is a merit scholarship for high-achieving students entering from high school. Students can apply through their high school guidance office or contact Eileen Shea, Director of Transfer Affairs at Eileen.Shea@bristolcc.edu This scholarship is for one-year only and recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to receive the second semester payment. Application deadline is in May.
BCC participates in Federal Direct Loans. These are loans funds and must be repaid. This includes Stafford Subsidized, Stafford Unsubsidized, and Parent loans (PLUS). Students/parents interested in loan opportunities should begin the application process with the school, not the lender.
Part-time job opportunities are available through the Federal Work Study (FWS) and Student Employment (SEP) Programs. FWS is authorized by the U. S. Department of Education and awarded by the college. SEP is funded and awarded by the college. Students participating in the program normally work 8 – 10 hours per week and the work schedule is designed to meet the needs of the student and supervisor. Positions are available at the three campus locations and off campus community service agencies.
BCC Foundation Scholarships
The BCC Foundation and Alumni Association fund scholarships for students. The BCC Scholarship Application can be downloaded from the Financial Aid Forms page, is available in mid-March and due May 1. These funds are awarded by the BCC Foundation and the Foundation will notify recipients during the summer.