How to Apply for Financial Aid

In order to be considered for the majority of PCOM's financial aid resources and federal student loans, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The basic eligibility criteria for receiving federal student aid are:

• Student must be a US citizen or eligible noncitizen. View full details of which immigration statuses make you an eligible noncitizen.
• Student must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program.
• Student must be enrolled as at least a half-time student (usually at least 3 credits).
• Student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as determined by PCOM and federal requirements.

View the Department of Education's complete list of eligibility criteria for federal student aid.

myPCOM is PCOM’s online resource center for students.

Your Financial Aid Checklist within myPCOM is your central hub for financial aid information: complete outstanding requirements, accept your financial aid awards and view your estimated cost of attendance.

To access your Financial Aid Checklist:

• Login to myPCOM.
  • Note: New students will receive their myPCOM login name and password via email after confirming acceptance with the PCOM Admissions Office.
• Click "Financial Aid and Billing" in the left navigation menu.
• Click "Financial Aid Checklist."
  • If prompted for additional login information, your User ID is your Banner ID # (900XXXXXX) and your PIN is your birth date in 6-digit format (MMDDYY).
• Select the appropriate academic year.