Financial Aid
The Application Process

• Step 1
  To apply for federal and state financial aid, each year you complete a single application, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be obtained from the Eastern Shore Community College (ESCC) Financial Aid Office or local high school guidance offices.

You are strongly encouraged, however, to complete the FAFSA online by visiting the link below. You will find that the process is much quicker and more error-free. To complete the FAFSA online click the link below:

• FAFSA on the Web

Make sure that you indicate on the form that you plan to attend:

• Eastern Shore Community College
• Title IV institution code number 003748

• Step 2
  If you complete a FAFSA electronically, in a week or so you will receive a Student Aid Report either via email or in the postal mail.

If you complete a paper FAFSA, you will receive the Student Aid Report in three to four weeks.

• Step 3
  Review the Student Aid Report for mistakes. If you need to make corrections, you will be informed how to submit your corrections.

If you do not understand the correction process, please call us here at the ESCC Financial Aid Office at:

• (757) 789-1732

• Step 4
  The ESCC Financial Aid Office will receive your Student Aid Report electronically, check to see if you have been accepted into a qualified curriculum and will alert you if additional information is needed to complete your financial aid file.
  


• Step 5
  Once your financial aid file is complete, you will be notified whether or not you are eligible to receive financial aid. The Financial Aid Award Letter will state the amount and types of aid you are being offered. The college will begin sending out these notifications beginning on or about June 1.

• Pell
  Pell Grant Program - a federal grant program for students enrolled full-time down to less-than-half-time.



• SEOG
  Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant - a federal grant program for students with exceptional need who enroll at least half- time.
• CSAP
  College Scholarship Assistance Program - Virginia grant for students enrolled at least half-time.
  
  
• COMA
  Commonwealth Award - Virginia grant program for students enrolled at least half-time.



• VGAP
  Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program - Virginia grant for Virginia high school graduates with at least a 2.5 grade point average.



• PTAP
  Part-Time Tuition Assistance Program - Virginia grant for students enrolled in 3 to 5 credits.



• Work-Study
  Federal Work-Study Program - Federal work-study program for students enrolled at least half-time.



• Other Local Scholarships