The Pell Grant is an entitlement program which does not have to be repaid. Any funds remaining will be paid directly to the student by check or direct deposit from the Business Office within 21 calendar days of the aid being posted on the students financial account.

Federal College Work-Study provides jobs on campus for students who need financial aid and who must earn a part of their education expenses. On campus work-study students can work up to 15 hours per week and are paid on the last working day of the month. Please contact the financial aid office for additional work-study information.

The Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant may range from $100 to $1200 per academic year and does not have to be repaid. It is based on the lowest Student Aid Index (SAI).

The Alabama Student Assistance Program Grant may range from $300 to $1200 per academic year and is determined by the lowest Student Aid Index (SAI).

If you feel you are eligible for state or federal benefits based on your military service or that of a parent or spouse, please refer to the Veterans Benefits page or contact Jennifer Brown Ext. 2275 or Brenda Hernandez Ext. 2227. Go to Veteran Benefits

The U.S. Congress and President Obama passed the Workforce Investment Opportunity Act in 2015 to create a customer-focused approach to investing in workforce activities. To determine eligibility you need to visit your local Career Center: Fort Payne 256-844-4709, Scottsboro 256-574-4512, and Albertville 256-891-7722. If you have questions please contact Barbara Cook at cookbarbara@nacc.edu, college phone Ext. 2344.

The TRA program helps workers who have lost their jobs as a result of foreign trade. To determine eligibility you need to visit your local Career Center: Fort Payne 256-844-4709, Scottsboro 256-574-4512, and Albertville 256-891-7722. If you have questions please contact Barbara Cook at cookbarbara@nacc.edu, college phone Ext. 2344.