In most cases, loans constitute the larger portion of the total package. Most scholarships received by PGCC students are funded by parties other than the college, such as the state of Maryland and community and service organizations. About four weeks after all documents have been submitted to the Financial Aid Office, students receive notification of how much and what kind of aid they'll receive. Students do not receive a check in the mail from the federal government or the lending institution. Those whose financial aid applications are received in the financial aid office by November 1 will have all eligible aid included on their registration statement.
All aid is sent directly to the college.
Aid not used for tuition and fees is paid to the student no earlier than three weeks after the term begins. I've been told I'm eligible only for loans. We believe a student should view such financial aid as an investment in his or her future. I'm still confused.