Federal Pell Grant
These grants are for extremely needy students and are the first and largest grants to be awarded.
All eligible students will receive awards. Other awards may be added to the student's "financial a
id package" to meet remaining student needs. Awards are available to full-time (12 or more credits
per semester), three-fourths-time (9 to 11 credits per term), half-time (6 to 8 credits per term)
and less-than-half-time (1 to 5 credits per term) enrolled students. Only undergraduates who have
not yet earned a first baccalaureate degree are eligible.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG):
FSEOG's are awarded to students with exceptional need who are also receiving Federal Pell Grants.
All part-time and full-time students may qualify for awards, but due to limited funding, all eligible
students will not receive awards. Only undergraduates who have not yet earned a first baccalaureate
degree are eligible.
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
These grants are for Pell-eligible students in degree or certificate programs who graduated high
school January 2005 or later, and who completed an academically rigorous high school curriculum.
For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office.
State of Maine Grant Programs:
These awards are to students by the State of Maine who demonstrate level of need and are full-time
students. Part-time awards are available only to students with a certain level of need that are
enrolled at least half-time (6 to 8 credit hours per term). Only undergraduates who have not yet
earned a first baccalaureate degree are eligible.
Bernard Osher Scholarship:
These are available to students who are Maine residents who have a financial need and enrolled
full-time (12 credit hours per term) in associate degree programs. Recipients will be known as
Osher Scholars and must maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average to retain eligibility for
continued awards during each year of enrollment.
Mickey Marden Scholarship for Incoming Students Only
Application deadline: Check with the Financial Aid Office
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These are available to incoming students who will begin a degree, certificate or diploma
program and are SAD 49 graduates, residents of the Town of Albion, or Marden’s employees.
Application forms are also available from the KVCC Financial Aid Office. First priority
will go to students who will be enrolling in allied health or trade programs who demonstrate
the need for supplemental financial assistance to cover their unique program costs, such
as tools, equipment, supplies, or uniforms; as well as the additional transportation costs
created when commuting to assigned clinical, field and experiential education work sites.
Second priority will go to incoming students who need scholarship funds in order to be able
to enroll at KVCC. Applicants must be Maine residents with a high school average of C or
better, with unmet financial need as determined by the KVCC Financial Aid Office. Therefore,
applicants will need to fill out a federal financial aid form (the FAFSA). For more
information on filling out a FAFSA, contact the KVCC financial aid office at 453-5160.
Scholarship amount: $250-$1000
KVCC SCHOLARSHIPS for New and Continuing Students
KVCC Scholarship Guidelines (Effective for the 2010-11 Award Year)
• Scholarships will be awarded on a first come-first served basis.
• Awards will be in the amount of $400.00 per semester for the fall and spring semesters.
• Students must be registered for 6 or more credits in a given semester, as determined at the census date.
• Students must demonstrate an unmet financial need as determined by the KVCC financial aid process (federal methodology).
• If funds permit, 20% of the scholarships will be allotted to students who have financial need but are not eligible for grant aid (such as Pell or Maine State Grant).
• Awards will be disbursed through regular financial aid disbursements at the end of the add-drop period (2nd week).
• Awards will be renewed each semester based on measurements of good academic standing:
o Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0 or higher; and a
o SAP of 66% (credits attempted to credits earned) to remain in good standing as determined by the financial aid office; and
o Completed grades at the end of each semester (incomplete grades must be made up before the next disbursement).
• A student may change programs of study once (not counting a change from Health Science Preparation Certificate to Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies).
• At the time of each semester’s (fall and spring) census date, a student must be in at least 6 credits and in good standing or the student loses eligibility. Once eligibility is lost, a student cannot regain it. However, a student may appeal, due to extenuating circumstances, for reinstatement of his/her scholarship.
• A student with a Bachelor’s degree may be awarded at the College’s discretion.
• Awards will be available for as long as funds permit.
These scholarship guidelines will be sent to each student who receives a scholarship
KVCC Child Care Program:
This program offers limited assistance to both full and part-time needy students who require
day care for their dependents while attending classes and require academic activities.
Assistance includes providing on-campus day care slots and making payments to off-campus
day care providers.
VETERAN'S BENEFITS
All credit programs and some non-credit courses are approved by the Maine State Approving Agency
for Veterans Educations Programs for the use of the various VA education assistance programs,
more commonly known as "GI Bills." Qualified military personnel, veterans, and their eligible
dependents who are enrolled in approved programs may apply for VA benefits through the Financial
Aid Office. Students should obtain VA applications from their Veteran Center or the KVCC Financial
Aid Office as far in advance of course registration as possible. Request for Advance Pay of VA
benefits must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office 30 days before the start date of the first
semester of enrollment.
The Financial Aid Office will assist students with the VA application process, payment problems
and other issues that may arise during enrollment. Students who receive VA benefits may also qualify
for other financial aid programs offered by the college and are encouraged to apply.
