Financial Aid Library

Dual Credit

Dual Credit Financial Aid Options 2011-2012

Dual Credit TPEG (Texas Public Education Grant)
1) Complete FAFSA and have EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) under the allowable cost of attendance.
2) $350 awarded for enrollment in at least three (3) credit hours (per fall/spring semesters)

Dual Credit Scholarship Funding
1) Complete FAFSA and have EFC < 17000.
2) Does NOT require scholarship application.
3) $350 awarded for enrollment in at least three (3) credit hours (per fall/spring semesters)

Dual credit funds are limited to one award (either TPEG or scholarship) with the exception of the following:

BASF Dual Credit Scholarship
1) Complete FAFSA
2) Complete Brazosport College scholarship application
3) $300 awarded for enrollment in at least three (3) credit hours (per fall/spring semesters)
4) A TPEG student that completes both the FAFSA and the scholarship application could received a $350 TPEG award in addition to a $300 BASF scholarship (even if enrolled in only one three credit hour course)

NOTE:
Sweeny ISD dual credit students are not eligible for the BASF scholarship (they should contact their high school to inquire about ConocoPhillips dual credit scholarships)

General Information - Dual Credit

For Dual Credit general information visit the BC website at www.brazosport.edu/dualcredit.

Dual Credit Calendar

Brazosport College Dual Credit Registration Information and Class Dates
*During Fall and Spring Registration; Dual Credit Students Begin On-Site Registration One Week Earlier than all remaining students.

Semester	On-Site	Late Registration	Add/Drop	Class Begins	Bookstore Charging
Spring 2012	*Nov 07 - Jan 6	Jan 9 - 13	Jan 17 - 18	Jan 17
Summer I 2012	May 7 - 30	May 31 - June 1	June 4	June 4
Summer II 2012	June 25 - July 10	July 11	July 12	July 12
Fall 2012
See BC catalog for Winter Mini-Mester and May Intersession dates.	See BC schedule for times	8am to 7 pm + $25 late registration fee	+ $10 schedule change fee		See BC schedule for details

Important Update

Students enrolling in the Dual Credit Program can apply for financial aid by obtaining worksheets through the Financial Aid Office at Brazosport College or going directly online to www.fafsa.gov . Financial aid workshops are also offered at area high schools and on campus at Brazosport College. Dates are posted on our website as they are scheduled.

Students must meet FAFSA eligibility requirements to receive Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) or scholarship allowance for tuition, fees, and textbooks. The maximum award available for students enrolled in at least three (3) college credit hours each semester is $350 during the 2011-2012 year. Grants are available to students on a first come, first served basis. All necessary paperwork must be complete and processed prior to registration. Review the financial aid calendar for dates and deadlines before applying for a financial aid.

Contact the Financial Aid Office at Brazosport College for assistance with the financial aid application process.

TPEG PROCESS

Step 1	See your high school dual credit counselor to register for a minimum of 3 college credit hours (one class). Homeschoolers visit with BC campus counselors. See 'Steps to Enroll' for complete information about becoming a Brazosport College student.
Step 2	Log into the PIN website to apply for a Personal Identification Number. Apply for one for yourself and one parent if you are a dependent. Choose the option of having the PIN displayed at the time you apply. This number represents your lifetime electronic signature with the Department of Education.
Step 3	Log into the FAFSA website, complete and submit your financial aid application.
Step 4	Upon receiving a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Department of Education, Brazosport College Financial Aid office will send out a letter with instructions on how to obtain forms required from our website. Complete, print and return them as soon as possible. During registration, look on myBC to find out the status of your aid before paying for classes as dual credit funds are non-reimbursable.

Links

collegefortexans.com
Complete guide for preparing and paying for colleges. Also, offers free online SAT and ACT preparation.

FAFSA.ed.gov
Site used to apply for financial aid, make corrections and add colleges. Reapply once yearly as soon as taxes are filed.

fafsa4caster.ed.gov
Increase your knowledge of the financial aid process; transition is available from this site to FAFSA.

Studentaid.ed.gov
Guide for students, parents and counselors. Provided by Federal Student Aid.

NASFAA.org
Financial aid guidance provided by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

schoolsoup.com
Search the world's largest scholarship database, free of charge.