The Office of Financial Aid is dedicated to helping students and families reach educational and career goals through the various financial aid programs available at Pearl River Community College.
Financial Aid helps student and their families pay for college and is available through a variety of federal, state and institutional programs. Students may receive assistance through scholarships, grants, loans, and/or part-time employment.
CONTACT US
Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Summer Hours (June & July)
Monday - Thursday, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Call us at (601) 403-1000
Fax (601) 403-1036
Visit Us
Pearl River Community College
Office of Financial Aid
1st Floor, Administration Building
101 Highway 11 North, P.O. Box 5120
Poplarville, MS 39470
Schedule an Appointment
Financial Aid Counseling appointments are required for all new freshmen enrolled in 15 or more credit hours.
**Please only make an appointment if you are registered for classes in the current semester**
New students for Summer & Fall 2024, please wait until June 2024 to schedule an appointment
All other students are welcome to contact us any time - no appointment required.
Applying for
Financial Aid
Financial aid applicants must complete all requirements for admission and be regularly admitted as a certificate or degree seeking student to receive federal and state financial assistance. Transfer students must submit transcripts from all previously attended institutions, including colleges or universities where they may have registered for classes but withdrew prior to completing coursework.
Please note: students who are in high school and enrolled in dual enrollment/dual credit courses or in the Middle College program are not eligible for federal financial aid.
Create an FSA ID at studentaid.gov before completing the FAFSA. This ID serves as your electronic signature for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application and allows you access to your personal federal student aid information. Dependent students will also need to have at least one parent obtain an FSA ID for their electronic signature on the FAFSA.
Complete the FAFSA for the appropriate school year beginning as early as October 1. PRCC’s priority deadline for completing the FAFSA is June 1.
Financial Aid Forms
| Verification Worksheets |
| Verification Worksheet for Dependent Students |
| Verification Worksheet for Independent Students |
| Additional Household/Resources Information |
| Documentation of Dependents Form |
| Affidavit of Separation |
| Identity Verification |
| Identity Verification & Statement of Educational Purpose Form |
| Special Dependency Circumstances |
| Legal Guardianship Certification Form |
| Emancipated Minor Certification Form |
| Orphan, Ward of the Court, or Foster Care Certification Form |
| Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Certification Form |
| Request for Dependency Override |
| Special Circumstances Related to Income |
| Request for Special Circumstances Review |
| Unusual Enrollment |
| Unusual Enrollment History Form |
| Loans |
| Unsubsidized Loan Request for Dependent Students Without Parent Information |
| Loan Revision Request Form – Summer 2024 |
| Appeal |
| Financial Aid SAP Appeal – Summer 2024 |
| Other forms |
| Faculty/Staff Tuition Waiver |
| Senior Citizen Discount Form |
| Summer 2024 Financial Aid Application |
FAQ
Pearl River Community College is required under federal regulations to establish minimum standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to determine a student’s eligibility to receive federal Title IV student aid for their chosen program of study. To maintain student aid eligibility, a student must progress satisfactorily toward completing a degree or certificate in a chosen academic or career/technical program.
Click here to learn more.
Pearl River Community College (PRCC) is committed to promoting student success through responsible student loan borrowing. Student loans are borrowed money that has to be repaid, with interest, to the U.S. Department of Education.
Loans are automatically included in a student’s financial aid package, but must be accepted through RiverGuide. Please click here for a helpful guide on how to accept your loans and complete the requirements for Loan Entrance Counseling and the Master Promissory Note.
If you need to make changes to your student loans, there is a form in RiverGuide to request a loan revision. On the form, you have the option to increase or decrease your loan amount, cancel your loan, or request the loans to be re-offered to you if they were previously declined. Instructions on where to find the form in RiverGuide can be found here.
Yes! If you have more financial aid on your account than what you owe on your bill, you are able to charge your books and supplies to your account in the bookstore.
During the summer, we are continually adding scholarships and other financial aid, such as federal student loans and state aid. Some aid may not be applied until closer to the Fall semester. If you have concerns, you may contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@prcc.edu.
You can apply for a Pell Grant by completing the FAFSA for the current school year at studentaid.gov. The school code for PRCC is 002430.
Students will find the PRCC Development Foundation Scholarship application RiverGuide. Click on the Student Dashboard tile, then on the link for Applications & Surveys.
ACT scholarships will automatically be applied to qualifying students’ accounts. Visit the Academic Scholarships page for more information.
Career-Technical Scholarships for students who attended high school within PRCC’s district will automatically be applied to qualifying students’ accounts.
For students who reside outside of PRCC’s district, there is an application form that needs to be completed and verified by your high school counselor.
Visit the Academic Scholarships page for more information.
Financial Aid
Resources
Financial Aid comes from various sources
Click the links below to see what’s available and how to apply.
