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Financial Aid Available at Urban College Financial Aid Coordinator Pat Harden assists a student with his financial aid application. The Urban College offers federal, state and college financial aid to help eligible Urban College students with costs for attendance at Urban College. To be eligible for financial aid a student must: Apply by completing the FAFSA form Be enrolled in a Degree or Certificate program Be a U.S. citizen, or permanent resident of the U.S. Have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree Be in good standing on any previous Federal student loan Make satisfactory academic progress Application Procedures Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2007-2008 year, available at Urban College, local high schools and colleges, and libraries. Enrollment Date Priority Application Deadline Date September, 2007 August 6, 2007 January, 2008 December 10, 2007 June, 2008 April 10 , 2008 Late applications will be considered if funds are available. Urban College staff can assist any student in completing the financial aid application. Simply call the financial aid office at ext. 6220 to schedule an appointment. A copy of the 2003 Federal Income Tax return, plus a copy of the high school diploma or GED certificate are required to qualify for financial aid. Federal Funds Pell Grants provide funds to eligible students who demonstrate financial need. Amounts range from $200 to $4,050 for the 2006–2007 academic year. Pell Grants do not have to be repaid. Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG), available to eligible students, are funds that do not have to be repaid. Priority for SEOG is given to Pell Grant recipients. Amounts range from $200 to $800 for fall and spring terms. Since funds are limited, priority will be given to students who apply by August 5, 2006. State Funds The priority application deadline date for Massachusetts funds is May 1, 2006. MassGrants are awarded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to eligible full-time students. MassGrants may range from $150 to $1,150 for the fall and spring terms and do not have to be repaid. Massachusetts Part Time Grants are awarded by Urban College to eligible students who complete at least 6 but fewer than 12 credit hours for the fall and spring terms. They range from $400 to $600 for fall and spring terms, and do not have to be repaid. ACCESS (Action Center for Educational Services and Scholarships)    helps students in every Boston Public School or graduates of Boston Public High Schools apply for financial aid in order to attain their dream of attending college.  Learn more >>   Scholarships The Urban College of Boston recognizes outstanding students for their accomplishments through a variety of scholarshipsand awards. The Urban College of Boston Annual Faculty Recognition Award This award is presented by the UCB faculty to an outstanding student who demonstrates high academic performance and who has exhibited significant progress in professional development. Jill Alexander Award for Excellence This award, named in honor of Ms. Jill Alexander – first Director of the Urban College Program -- was established to recognize students who emulate Ms. Alexander’s dedication, specifically in their ability to demonstrate leadership and overall commitment to the Urban College of Boston. Vivienne S. Thomson Memorial Scholarship Named in memory of Ms. Vivienne S. Thomson, founding trustee of the Urban College of Boston and a former President and long-time ABCD board member, this award recognizes those students whose lives have been significantly impacted by disabilities. This award was established to honor Ms. Thomson’s memory and inspire others in overcoming obstacles in their lives. Roberta L. Nourse Memorial Award This award is named for Ms. Roberta L. Nourse, a long-time faculty and staff member of the Urban College of Boston. It recognizes students who exemplify the qualities Ms. Nourse valued, including perseverance, effort, and tenacity. Robert M. Coard Scholarship In 2002 the first Robert M. Coard Scholarship for Endicott College was awarded by Dr. Richard Wylie, President of Endicott College. Each year this full scholarship will enable one graduating UCB student to continue his/her undergraduate degree at Endicott College. The scholarship is renewable for two years if the recipient maintains a 2.5 GPA, and covers tuition, room, board, and books. Moses and Hannah Malkin Scholarship The Malkin Family Foundation established the Moses and Hannah Malkin Scholarship Fund in 2002. Through their generosity, 32 students have received additional financial assistance to continue their studies. In order to qualify for this scholarship, students must satisfy requirements for other financial aid, and must have completed at least 33 semester credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 3.40. Information regarding all scholarships is available in the office of the Director of Financial Aid, ext. 6220.