Grants are financial aid monies given to students that the students do not need to repay. Grants are awarded based upon a student’s demonstrated need or by their meeting certain criteria. The following grants are currently awarded by Providence:

Federal Grants

PELL Grant

This grant is available to students who demonstrate a financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Application is made by completing the form and releasing the results to Providence Christian College. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Continued eligibility is based on the recipient demonstrating financial need each year according to the FAFSA and maintaining satisfactory academic progress. Amounts vary from $1176 – $5550.

State Grants

Cal Grants

Currently Providence Christian College is unable to participate in the Cal Grant program. Providence may be eligible to participate in the program in the future depending on the application process and approval and availability of funds from the state of California.

Providence Grants

College Aid Grant

This grant is available to students who demonstrate a financial need based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Institutional Aid Application (IAA) and the Virtual Financial Aid Office Application (VFAO). The amounts of this grant vary greatly as financial need among families also varies greatly. This grant is renewable for all four years based on a yearly resubmission of the FAFSA, IAA forms and VFAO.

• To Apply: Applicants should complete the FAFSA , IAA and VFAO to qualify for this grant.
• Due Date: March 1

Supporting Church Grant

All students who are members of churches that financially support Providence will receive a $500 grant. This is renewable each year based on continuing church membership and the church’s continued support of Providence Christian College. The church must submit the donation to the college by March 1 prior to the studen’t enrollment in Providence. Students whose church sends a donation after March 1 will be awarded the Supporting Church Grant in the following academic year.

• Applicants need not apply for this grant; however if is beneficial for you to complete the Supporting Church Grant Form and mail it to Providence to make the financial aid committee aware of your church’s contribution to the college.
• Due Date: March 1

Travel Grant

A $300 travel grant will be automatically awarded to all students whose home residence is in the state of California and live more than 300 miles from Pasadena.

All students whose home residence is outside the state of California will receive a grant between $300-$800 based on distance from the college. The scholarship amount is determined by the financial aid office and this is renewable based on the declared home residence of the student.

• Applicants need not apply for this grant; it is awarded automatically based upon the student’s declared permanent residence.

Christian Ministry Grant

Students whose parents or legal guardians are employed as full-time Christian ministry workers will receive a Christian Ministry Grant. This grant is need-based, so the amounts vary. It is renewable upon resubmission of the Christian Ministry Verification Form.

• To Apply: Applicants should complete the Christian Ministry Verification Form and submit it to the Office of Financial Aid.
• Due Date: The application form should be returned with the IAA by March 1.