Aid Types

The Pell Grant program requires a student meet the general eligibility requirements. This is a grant program so any money received does not need to be repaid. Grant award depends on the student’s

• Financial need
• Cost of attendance
• Enrollment status
• Length of attendance

Students are ineligible for this program once they have received a bachelor’s degree. The Pell Grant may only be received for 12 semesters or the equivalent.  Excess funds not needed to pay the student's account are disbursed after the fifth week of class.

The Federal Direct Student Loan program provides opportunities for students to obtain a loan, usually with lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options than loans from banks or other private sources, to assist in educational costs.  These are loans so any money received must be repaid with interest.  Direct Student Loans are either subsidized or unsubsidized:

• Subsidized Direct Student Loans are awarded based on financial need. A student receiving a subsidized loan will not be charged interest while in attendance with a minimum half-time status.
• Unsubsidized Direct Student Loans are not awarded based on need. A student will be charged interest from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full. Click here for the current interest rates on student loans https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/interest-rates 

A student must meet all general eligibility requirements. The amount the student may borrow depends on his or her grade level, college cost, EFC, current loan indebtedness, and other financial aid received. A dependent student's creditworthy parents may apply for a Direct PLUS loan for the amount of the student's college cost minus other aid received. A student may be denied a loan based upon his or her current student loan indebtedness.

The FSEOG program provides grant funds to exceptionally needy students and any money received does not need to be repaid. Students must be Pell eligible to receive this grant.

Priority is given to students with the lowest EFCs (Expected Family Contribution). A student who has earned a bachelor's degree is not eligible.  FSEOG funds not needed to pay the student's account are disbursed after the fifth week of class.

The Federal Work-Study program provides employment opportunities onsite to enrolled full-time students. Students are paid minimum wage and work an average of 10 hours per week, receiving paychecks every two weeks. These funds are not credited to the student's bill. Students must meet the general financial aid eligibility requirements.  The amount of the award is based on the student’s need.

Students interested in work study:

• Must be enrolled full-time
• Must have their account paid in full (self-pay, financial aid, or on a payment plan)
• Complete and submit the Application for student employment

Eligibility Information

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Attention High School StudentsONLY High school students who earned a scholarship in Spring 2024 will be eligible to apply for 2024-25, please contact the financial aid office for more information.

Presidential Academic Scholarship

• 3.75 and above cumulative GPA or equivalent GED score is required
• Must be a Kansas resident
• Scholarship includes tuition, student and instructional material fees up to 18 hours per semester. 
• Fees do not include technology fees
• Must earn 12 hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or above to renew (based on a 4.0 scale)
• If the cumulative GPA falls below 3.75, student will be awarded Deans or Merit if criteria is met
• Only need to reapply if academic scholarship has been lost
• Must complete the Scholarship Application and submit transcripts or GED scores to apply

Deans Academic Scholarship

• 3.50-3.74 cumulative GPA or equivalent GED score is required
• Must be a Kansas resident
• Scholarship includes tuition and instructional material fees up to 18 hours per semester
• Must earn 12 hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.5-3.74 to renew (based on a 4.0 scale)
• If the cumulative GPA falls below 3.50 student will be awarded Merit if criteria is met
• Only need to reapply if academic scholarship has been lost
• Must complete the Scholarship Application and submit transcripts or GED scores to apply

Merit Academic Scholarship

• 3.00-3.49 cumulative GPA or equivalent GED score is required
• Must be a Kansas resident
• Scholarship includes $700 per semester for tuition
• Must earn 12 hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.0-3.49 to renew (based on a 4.0 scale)
• Only need to reapply if academic scholarship has been lost
• Must complete the Scholarship Application and submit transcripts or GED scores to apply

Activity/Program scholarships are offered for:

Agriculture
Allen Flame - Newspaper
Art
Collegiate Farm Bureau
Collegiate Quiz Bowl
Criminal Justice
Education Majors
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Graphic Design
HOSA - Future Health Professionals
Livestock Judging
Machining & Manufacturing Tech
Music
Student Ambassador
Theatre
Athletic Team Managers - Click here to contact the coach of your sport of interest.

Requirements are:

• Signed letter of intent and 2.0 cumulative GPA is required
• Recipients are selected by the sponsor through letters of intent.
• The scholarship amount is specified in the letter of intent.
• Must earn 12 hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 to retain the scholarship
• Must live onsite or receive permission to live offsite from the Director of Student Life
• Must sign a letter of intent each academic year. Must be signed no later than the last day to add classes.

Select an activity you are interested in, from the list above, to submit the appropriate application or email the sponsor about your interest.

Athletic scholarships are offered for the following sports:

Requirements for the scholarship are:

• Signed letter of intent.
• Recipients are selected by the coach through letters of intent.
• The scholarship amount is specified in the letter of intent.
• Must be eligible and remain eligible by NJCAA, Region VI, and KJCCC rules.
• Must live onsite or receive permission to live offsite from the Director of Student Life
• Must sign a letter of intent each academic year

Click here to submit a recruiting form for your sport

• Donors who provide support for scholarships may have a named scholarship
• Students who complete the Scholarship Application and submit transcripts or GED scores will be notified if they meet the criteria and are selected for a named scholarship
• The following scholarships require an additional application:
  • Kessinger Scholarship Application
  • Seabury Scholarship Application
  • Bryan Lewis Family Scholarship Application
• Endowment Scholarships are reviewed and awarded by the Endowment Association Scholarship Committee matching donor preferences with applicant qualifications.
• All students receiving named scholarships must
  • Attend the Allen Endowment Association Scholarship luncheon in the fall
  • Send a thank you to the donor of their scholarship
  • Provide 3 hours of community service

Priority Deadline: May 31 

The Early Start Scholarship is a summer program designed to help first-time college students needing developmental coursework. Students who meet the criteria for the program will receive tuition and instructional material fees scholarships for summer courses.

In order to be eligible for the Early Start Scholarship, a student must not have attended college since receiving a diploma or GED, must show need for developmental level coursework in at least two areas (English, math, and/or reading) and be enrolled full-time for the following fall.

During the first summer of enrollment, students will receive scholarships for developmental courses only, so that they are better prepared for college-level work in the fall.

Early Start Scholarship students will be eligible to receive a summer scholarship for college-level coursework during their second summer of enrollment if they maintain a 2.0 GPA.

Click Here to Apply for the Early Start Scholarship

This grant is given to residents of Allen County (KS).

• A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for eligibility and renewal
• Application is not required to receive grant
• Must submit transcripts or GED scores
• Scholarship is based on enrolled credit hours:
• 3-5 credit hours $100 per semester
• 6-8 credit hours $200 per semester
• 9-11 credit hours $300 per semester
• 12 or more credit hours $400 per semester

• Faculty, staff, and adjuncts with a 2.0 cumulative GPA are eligible
• Adjuncts must be teaching to be eligible or have taught during the spring for a summer term
• Must have supervisor's approval
• Scholarship includes tuition and instructional material fees to 18 hours per semester
• Fees include student fees, and technology fees
• Must complete the Grants for Employees and Their Families Application and submit transcripts or GED scores to apply.
• Enrollment is on a space-available basis

• Spouses or dependent children as defined by the IRS of full-time employees are eligible
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required to receive and retain this grant
• Must have supervisor's approval
• Scholarship includes tuition and instructional material fees.
• Must complete the Grants for Employees and Their Families Application and submit transcripts or GED scores to apply.
• Enrollment is on a space available basis