Financial Aid

Paying for College

Financial Aid can help make your education affordable. Aid may be in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, and/or work-study programs.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

The BC Financial Aid & Scholarships program provides financial awards to those students who need assistance meeting educational expenses. Students must be enrolled in courses that contribute to an approved degree or certificate program. These awards are based on financial need, scholastic ability, or other qualifications designated by the funds’ source.

Applying for Financial Assistance

For information on applying for financial assistance, visit the Financial Aid & Scholarships website at www.brazosport.edu/financialaid or the Financial Aid Office currently located in CLC 220 at Brazosport College, 500 College Drive, Lake Jackson, TX 77566, or speak to a financial aid representative at 979-230-3377.

All students applying for financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov. To ensure financial aid is awarded prior to the payment due date, a complete financial aid file MUST be in the Financial Aid Office by the following dates:

Fall semester - May 1
Fall II semester - May 1
Spring semester - November 1
Spring II semester - November 1
Summer semesters - April 1

Grants

Grants are aid funds that do not require repayment by students who qualify and complete their courses. Available grants include Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Texas Public Education Grants, and Texas Educational Opportunity Grants.

Scholarships

Brazosport College offers a variety of scholarships to current and prospective students. The Financial Aid & Scholarships Committee selects recipients for these scholarships. Students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/ as part of the application process; however, financial aid eligibility is not necessarily a factor in determining scholarship awards. Students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours and maintain a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0.

Additional scholarship information, along with the online application, is available at http://www.brazosport.edu/scholarships.

To ensure your scholarship application is considered, a complete scholarship application and the FAFSA, if applicable, must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office, and the student must be enrolled in the semester for which the scholarship is being requested.

Hazlewood Act

Texas residents who served honorably in the U.S. armed forces may have their tuition and fees (except service fees and book fees) waived. Visit www.collegeforalltexans.com or https://www.tvc.texas.gov/education/hazlewood/ for additional information on this exemption program.

The Hazlewood Act will cover the cost of credit classes and community education classes funded by the state. All documentation must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office for review at least one week prior to the payment deadline.

Hazlewood Legacy Act

Under certain conditions, eligible veterans may assign unused hours of exemption eligibility to a child. Visit https://www.tvc.texas.gov/education/hazlewood/ for additional information on this exemption program. All documentation must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office for review at least one week prior to the payment deadline.

Texas Workforce Commission-Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Students with specific physical disabilities and whose vocational objective has been approved by a Texas Workforce Commission - Vocational Rehabilitation Services representative may apply for tuition assistance through TWS. Application for assistance should be made at the nearest TWC office. For more information, visit https://www.twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/vocational-rehabilitation-youth-students or call 979-297-6400.

Work Force Assistance

Area workforce development agencies are a possible source of assistance: For more information, visit the local office at 206 TX-332 West, Lake Jackson, Texas, or call 979-297-6400.

Loan Funds

Brazosport College does not participate in federal or private student loan programs; students are encouraged to explore grants, scholarships, and payment plan options to support their educational expenses.

Work-Study Programs

Work-study is a program that allows students to work up to 19 hours per week. Jobs such as data entry, lab assistant, library aide, and office aide are available. Applications are available at https://employment.brazosport.edu. Completion of the FAFSA is required when applying for the Work-Study program.

Off-campus employment may be explored through the Director, Student Achievement and Success at Brazosport College. Jobs may be available in many areas that require different degrees of skill. Working hours are usually four to eight hours daily, and employers set their pay rates.

Brazosport College offers cooperative education programs in many fields for its students. Students enrolled in cooperative training are required to work a minimum of 20 hours a week in a job related to their program of study. Students interested in a co-op program should consult with the division chair in the department for which they are considering co-op training.

Satisfactory Academic Progress/Good Standing Policy

Federal regulations require financial aid recipients to make satisfactory academic progress toward their degree or certificate and maintain good academic standing. The SAP policy is available for viewing at www.brazosport.edu/SAP. Aid recipients who fail to meet these criteria may receive financial aid for an additional semester; however, if they are not in good standing or have not made satisfactory progress by the end of the semester, aid will be suspended. Transfer students must submit all academic transcripts on file.

Refund of Tuition and Fees

Students who officially terminate participation in classes for which they have registered may be eligible for a full or partial refund of tuition and specific mandatory fees. Except in the case of classes canceled by the college, students may unregister themselves through the myBC Next portal. Drops/Withdrawals must be completed through an advisor. Mandatory fees that may be refunded include the technology fee, building use fee, student services fee, and laboratory fees. All credits will be applied to any outstanding balance owed to the college before a refund will be issued. Refunds are issued by direct deposit to an account designated by the student, by check, or returned to the original credit card payment source. Tuition and fees paid directly to the institution by a sponsor, donor, grant, or scholarship shall be refunded to the source rather than directly to the student.

Fall, Spring, and Summer (11-Week) Semesters
Before or during the first twelve college class days	100%
During the thirteenth through the fifteenth college class days	70%
During the sixteenth through twentieth college class days	25%
After the twentieth college class day	0%

Fall, Spring, and Summer (8-Week) Semesters
Before or during the first six college class days	100%
During the seventh and eighth college class days	70%
During the ninth and tenth college class days	25%
After the eleventh college class day	0%

Summer Semesters (6-Week)
Before or during the first four college class days	100%
During or on the fifth college class day	70%
During the sixth and seventh college class days	25%
After the seventh college class day	0%

Credit Class Unregister/Drops/Withdrawals and Cancellations

When the college cancels a course, students will be refunded 100% of tuition and mandatory fees.

Students who officially unregister from a course or courses but remain enrolled at the college will have 100% of tuition and mandatory fees refunded during the first twelve class days of the fall (16-week), spring (16-week), or summer (11-week) semesters, the first six class days of the fall, spring, or summer (8-week) semesters, and the first four class days of the summer (6-week) semesters. Afterward, the refund will be a percentage based on the table above and the date the course is officially dropped. No refunds will be issued for courses dropped after these deadlines.

Student Checklist for Financial Aid

Complete the free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) at
https://studentaid.gov/ Apply for admission to Brazosport College, ensuring all required forms are completed before registration.
Complete all additional financial aid forms as early as possible (see priority deadlines)
Review status on myBC NEXT
Read the Brazosport College catalog to find refund policies, courses offered, degree plans, registration dates, financial aid priority deadlines, tuition, fees, etc.
Notify the Financial Aid Office of any change in address, name, marital status, course load (dropping a class/withdrawing from BC), or financial aid received from any source other than Brazosport College.
Reapply for financial aid every October 1 for the upcoming academic year.