Many students, because of limited resources, find it difficult to finance a college education. Henderson Community College, through aid programs administered by the Kentucky Community and and Technical College System and local financial assistance programs, makes every effort to help students. Insofar as resources permit, eligible students who demonstrate financial need and who apply on a timely basis, are awarded a balanced package of financial aid which may include grant, loan, and work assistance.

The amount of assistance a student receives is determined by his/her financial need. Need may be defined as cost of attending college minus the amount the student and his/her family are able to contribute toward meeting the cost. In order to systematically and equitably measure this ability to contribute, HCC uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA). The FAFSA provides an analysis of the family's financial situation and projects a dollar amount the family is able to contribute.

Awarding and Notification

All financial assistance is conditional on the applicant's enrollment at HCC. Every effort is made to notify students as soon as possible of the aid awarded them. The Financial Aid Notification form indicates the estimated cost of attendance, the estimated financial resources available from parents (if applicable) and from the student, the student's estimated financial need, and the types and amounts of aid offered.

Applying for Financial Assistance                                                    

To be considered for financial aid, students are encouraged to apply early. Applications are processed until all available funds are awarded. Applications are available at HCC's Financial Aid Office or from most high school counseling offices. To expedite processing, students may apply on-line by accessing the federal web site at www.fafsa.ed.gov

Financial aid is awarded only to students working toward a degree. Students must be enrolled at HCC and must maintain satisfactory progress in his/her course of study.                        

By following the procedures outlined below, students will receive consideration for almost all types of federal and state aid administered through the college.

Each financial aid applicant must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid to the federal processor designating Henderson Community College as the college of choice. Out of state students must also apply using the FAFSA. The priority application for a Kentucky State Cap Grant is March 15th.

By completing the FAFSA application, students are considered for the following aid programs:

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
• Federal College Work-study (CWS)
• KHEAA College Access Program Grant (CAP), residents of KY only
• FELP (Family Educational Loan Program) Student Loans

Scholarship Information

Academic scholarship applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, in December. Scholarship applications must be submitted by February 15th. You may click on the following link to print out a scholarship application.  There are directions on the form for mailing it to the financial aid office.

HCC Scholarship Application

Additional Information

For more information, visit the Financial Aid Office in Room 121 of the Administration Building, call the office at (270) 831-9628