Federal Grants
Federal Pell Grant
The Pell Grant is one of the most popular types of federal financial aid. For many students, a Pell Grant provides the foundation onto which other types of financial aid may be added. You are not required to pay back a Pell Grant after you graduate, and only undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s degree (four-year college degree) or a professional degree are eligible to receive a Pell Grant.
To apply for a Pell Grant, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can apply online at FAFSA on the Web. When you submit your FAFSA, the U.S. Department of Education uses a formula developed by congress to evaluate your eligibility. This standard formula produces an Expected Family Contribution (EFC). A Student Aid Report (SAR) containing your EFC and other important information will be mailed to your home. Each college you listed on your FAFSA will receive your EFC electronically.
The maximum Pell Grant for the 2012-2013 academic year is expected to be $5,550 based on anticipated federal funding levels. The amount of money you will be eligible for depends on your EFC, Cost of Attendance (COA), and Enrollment Status. You can receive only one Pell Grant during any academic year, and you cannot receive Pell Grant funds at more than one college at a time.
Alice Lloyd College will process your financial aid and present you with a Financial Aid Package once your enrollment has been verified by our Admissions Office. Your financial aid package will explain the amount of your Pell Grant and any other financial aid that you are eligible to receive for the current academic year. The Pell Grant will be paid at least once per term (semester) as long as you maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and meet all other eligibility requirements.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
A Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need-that is, students with the lowest Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Priority is given to students who receive the Federal Pell Grant. An FSEOG does not have to be paid back.
The U.S. Department of Education guarantees that each participating school will receive enough money to pay the Federal Pell Grants of its eligible students. There is no guarantee every eligible student will be able to receive an FSEOG; students at ALC will be awarded an FSEOG based on the availability of funds.
The amount of a FSEOG award will vary from college to college for the 2012-2013 academic year, depending on when you apply, your level of need, and other financial resources assisting you in attending college. The FSEOG will be paid at least once per term (semester) as long as you maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and meet all other FSEOG requirements.
Other Federal Grants and Loans
For more information on these specific Federal Grants and Loans, please click on the links provided.
If you are interested in applying for Federal Direct Loans/PLUS Loans, please click on the following links:
Applying for a Federal Direct
FAQs about the Federal Direct Lending Program
State Grants and Scholarships
The Commonwealth of Kentucky offers various grants and scholarships for its residents. For more information on these financial opportunities, please click on the links provided.
Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)
CAP
Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG)
Institutional Grants and Scholarships
Minority Grant
Alice Lloyd College offers a room and board guarantee for qualified minority students from its 108 county Central Appalachian service area. This grant is awarded for a total of 10 semesters, provided that reasonable progress is made toward the completion of a degree. The guarantee is met through a combination of federal, state, and institutional grants and earnings from participation in the Student Work Program.
Minimum Criteria for Minority Grants:
- Be a United States citizen and a resident of the 108-county service area.
- Complete a separate scholarship application and write an essay on “Why I would like to attend Alice Lloyd College on a Minority Scholarship.”
- Have a processed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be accepted for admission.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Maintain a “C” average after the second year to be able to renew the scholarship.
- The application for the Minority Scholarship is available through the Admissions Office.
Appalachian Leaders College Scholarship
Alice Lloyd College awards tuition guarantees for residents of 108 Central Appalachian counties, regardless of income, who are eligible for admission. Students from this special service area will have their cost of education (tuition) met by a combination of grants, scholarships, and participation in the required Student Work Program. The scholarship is renewable for 10 semesters upon maintaining satisfactory progress toward completion of a degree.
Minimum Criteria for Appalachian Leaders College Scholarship:
- Resident in the 108-county service area
- 2.25 high school GPA (in core curriculum classes)
- 17 composite ACT score
- 12 core curriculum credits (minimum)
Alice Lloyd College Presidential Scholarship
Alice Lloyd College offers a limited number of scholarships per year guaranteeing tuition, room, board, fees, and books to outstanding scholars. In addition, continued assistance throughout graduate and/or professional school may also be available.
Minimum Criteria for Alice Lloyd College Presidential Scholarship:
- •Resident of the 108-county service area
- 3.50 high school GPA (in core curriculum classes)
- 27 composite ACT or 1820 composite on the New SAT
- Exemplary character as evidenced by outstanding leadership and/or community service
Alice Lloyd College Dean’s Distinguished Scholarship
Alice Lloyd College offers recipients of the Dean’s Distinguished Scholarship guaranteed acceptance into the Caney Cottage Scholarship, as well as guaranteed tuition for up to ten semesters. Students who are designated Distinguished Scholars must apply for the Caney Cottage Scholarship during the final semester of enrollment at ALC and meet the entrance requirements of the Caney Cottage Scholarship. The amount of assistance while in graduate and/or professional school will vary depending on the program of study and the school that the student plans to attend. Recipients of the Dean’s Distinguished Scholarship are also awarded a $1,000 scholarship for books ($500 per semester) to be used at the Alice Lloyd College Bookstore.
Minimum Criteria for Alice Lloyd College Dean’s Distinguished Scholarship:
- Resident of the 108-county service area
- 3.50 high school GPA (in core curriculum classes)
- 27 composite ACT or 1820 composite on the New SAT
- Exemplary character as evidenced by outstanding leadership and/or community service
Alice Lloyd College Geddes Scholarship
Alice Lloyd College offers recipients of the Geddes Scholarship guaranteed acceptance into the Caney Cottage Scholarship, as well as guaranteed tuition for up to ten semesters. Students who are designated as a Geddes Scholar must apply for the Caney Cottage Scholarship during the final semester of enrollment at ALC and meet the entrance requirements of the Caney Cottage Scholarship. The amount of assistance while in graduate and/or professional school will vary depending on the program of study and the school that the student plans to attend.
Minimum Criteria for Alice Lloyd College Geddes Scholarship:
- Resident of the 108-county service area
- 3.50 high school GPA (in core curriculum classes)
- 27 composite ACT or 1820 composite on the New SAT
- Exemplary character as evidenced by outstanding leadership and/or community service
Alice Lloyd College Endowed Scholarships
Due to the generosity of alumni, staff, trustees, churches, societies, businesses, foundations, and countless friends across America, students from the 108-county service area in central Appalachia may attend Alice Lloyd College regardless of financial circumstances. Tuition is guaranteed through several sources, but in particular through endowed scholarships that produce income to fund the supreme financial aid packages available to qualified students. The following scholarships are awarded annually, and donors receive detailed reports along with personal letters from students who benefit from the funds.
For a complete list of Endowed Scholarships offered by Alice Lloyd College, click here.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
Students have the option to complete outside scholarship applications that may help cover additional costs at http://www.scholarshipsandgrants.us. We encourage students to explore this website and to take advantage of scholarship opportunities for which they may qualify.
Two other excellent resources for a wide range of scholarship opportunities are fastweb.com and scholarships.com. Students should check these websites often for updates.
Specific Scholarships
B. Davis Scholarship - one month to deadline! The deadline is approaching for the 2013 B. Davis Scholarship. Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to provide you with an opportunity to apply for our scholarship.Applications must be received by May 27, 2013. Amount of Scholarship: $1,000. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at awards@studentawardsearch.com.
The Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky is administering scholarships where funding has been provided by The New York Community Trust to Appalachian students seeking education in health or a health‐related field.
Scholarships are allocated to full‐time students with a maximum award of $2,500 per semester. Part‐time students are eligible to apply for partial scholarships. It is anticipated that 8 full scholarships ($5,000 per academic calendar) will be awarded.
Click here to obtain a scholarship application for the 2013-14 academic year. All materials need to be postmarked by May 31, 2013.
Everest Nutrition, a leader in providing superior quality nutraceutical supplements across North America, is pleased to announce its ‘Krill Oil –Educate Your Heart’ scholarship.
Everest Nutrition’s Krill Oil will be giving $1,000 to two students, pursuing further education beyond a high school level, as part of the ‘Krill Oil – Educate Your Heart’ program!
To find out more information (including eligibility requirements), click here to check out the Krill Oil website.
Each applicant may only submit one essay per term for consideration. Submissions should be sent via e-mail along with a cover letter including: legal name, mailing address, telephone number, a brief biography and the name of the school the applicant will be enrolled in for the Fall 2013 semester to Sandra.Goldstein@krilloil.com.
The deadline for essay submissions is Friday, July 5th, 2013.
Winners will be announced Friday, July 19th, 2013 on the krilloil.com scholarship page.
Scholarships will be paid out to successful applicants on Friday, August 2nd, 2013.
*Submitted essays will become the property of Everest Nutrition. Everest Nutrition may use your name, image, and biographical information in promotional efforts related to the ‘Krill Oil – Educate Your Heart’ scholarship program.
The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students.
To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on the AES Engineers website at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm.
Their belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason, they are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.
Amount of award: $500.00
Deadline for entry: October 4, 2013
Big Fish Presents: The Online Games Scholarship Contest is open to all U.S. residents who are already enrolled in high school or college. The entry requirement is to write a 500-word essay on one of two topics related to the casual/mobile/online gaming industry. The deadline for entry is May 31, 2013. More detailed information on the scholarship can be found here (as well as potential essay topics).
The B. Davis Scholarship is available to high school juniors and seniors, as well as all students currently registered in any postsecondary institution. The deadline for this scholarship is quickly approaching. Applications must be received by May 27, 2013 Please visit the website http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to provide your students with an opportunity to apply for our scholarship. Amount of scholarship: $1,000. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at awards@studentawardsearch.com.
The AWeber Email Marketing Scholarship:
· The winning student will be awarded $1,000. The deadline is May 1, 2013.
· The scholarship is open to US students who are high school seniors or full-time college freshmen, sophomores or juniors.
· To enter, students must complete a brief survey and submit a short essay (no more than 500 words) on the designated topic.
You can learn more about the scholarship and enter here.
Scholarship Contests
Reminder: the contests are open to all U.S. residents who are either high school seniors that are planning to attend college or college students who are already enrolled. No fees or purchases are required to enter.
The BodyLogicMD Health and Wellness Scholarship: http://www.bodylogicmd.com/scholarship-contest. Deadline: April 20, 2013
RevZilla Motorcycle Safety Scholarship: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle-safety-scholarship-2013. Deadline: April 20, 2013
2013 Dish Systems $1000 Scholarship: http://www.dish-systems.com/education/satellite-tv-scholarship/. Deadline: May 3, 2013
Rigid Lifelines Fall Protection Scholarship: http://www.rigidlifelines.com/scholarship.html. Deadline: May 1, 2013
VideoSurveillance.com Community Safety Scholarship: http://www.videosurveillance.com/College-Scholarship-Application.asp. Deadline: June 25, 2013
Autodesk Student Competitions: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?siteID=123112&id=17359857. Deadline: Varies
Affiliate Summit Scholarship (up to 10 available): http://www.affiliatesummit.com/affiliate-marketing-scholarship/. Deadline: June 1, 2013
Garfield Refining – The Garfield Scholarship: http://www.garfieldrefining.com/scholar.php. Deadline: April 1, 2013
Hark Digital Media Scholarship: http://www.hark.com/about/scholarship. Deadline: April 20, 2013
Conestoga Bank “Future of Banking” Scholarship: https://conestogabank.com/index.php/promotions/. Deadline: May 15, 2013
