Grants
All grant awards are based on financial need and are Title IV programs.
Most grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. To have priority consideration for these awards, you must have your application file completed prior to April 1 for the following fall and spring enrollment periods.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form must be filed with the federal processing center to begin the loan application process. For more information: www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Our Financial Aid Steps will help walk you through the application process.
Federal Pell Grant (PELL)
A federal grant designed to help you obtain your first undergraduate degree. Most grants at NHMCCD will range from $400 to $4,050 per year. PELL grants are not awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG)
A federal- and state-matched grant. Awards at NHMCCD range from $200 to $1,000 per year.
Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG)
A grant fund made available from tuition revenues to assist NHMCCD students. Awards generally range from $100 to $2,000 per year.