Galveston College Financial Aid

04/16/2026

🎬🚀 FAFSA + A Movie Night? Yes, please! 🚀🎬

Don’t miss the LAST FAFSA Night of the semester—teaming up with Student Activities for a night under the stars!

🧾 MISSION FAFSA: Launch Your Future
⏰ 5–7 PM

Get one‑on‑one help filling out your FAFSA or financial aid questions answered before the movie starts.

🍿 MOVIE ON THE LAWN: Interstellar
🌎 Celebrating Earth Day
🎥 Starts at 7 PM
📍 Seibel Wing Lawn

✨ Free pizza, drinks, and popcorn
✨ Open to everyone
✨ Bring friends, family, and blankets

Get FAFSA help. Grab snacks. Watch a movie.
Make it a night. 🌌

04/16/2026

03/31/2026

📣 Galveston College students—it's time to chart your course! ⛵️💙

Scholarship applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open!

📅 Apply anytime from Feb. 2 – Apr. 17, 2026
Submit your application for a chance to win a $50 gift card—four winners will be selected!

🎓 Don’t miss your opportunity to make your future smooth sailing.

Start your application today! 🔗https://gc.awardspring.com/Home/

03/05/2026

When you submit a FAFSA form, you might qualify for the maximum Federal Pell Grant amount.

For details about Pell Grants, visit StudentAid.gov/articles/dont-miss-out-on-pell-grants/

03/02/2026

📢 FAFSA Family Night Location Update!

Heads up, Whitecaps! The March 4 FAFSA Family Night has a new location.

📍 Updated Location:

Moody Hall – 1st Floor (Moody Building)
4015 Ave Q
Galveston Texas, 77550

🕓 4–7 p.m.

Join us for hands-on FAFSA help, snacks, and giveaways! Bring a laptop or tablet if you have one, loaner devices will also be available.

We’ll see you there!

02/26/2026

02/18/2026

💙 February is Financial Aid Awareness Month at Galveston College! 💙

This month is all about helping Whitecaps understand their options, access resources, and take charge of their financial future.
And what better way to participate than by completing your 2026–2027 FAFSA application?

Your FAFSA opens the door to:

Federal and state grants
Work-study opportunities
Scholarships that require financial need
Student loans
Support services to help you stay on track

Need help?
The Financial Aid Office is here for you all month long, with workshops, FAFSA Nights, and one‑on‑one support to guide you through the process.

Whitecaps, this is your moment.

Take the next step: complete your FAFSA and secure the aid you need for the year ahead.

02/18/2026

Need help completing your FAFSA? Join us for FAFSA Family Night and get hands-on support from the Financial Aid team. We’ll walk you through the application, answer your questions, and provide the tools you need to finish strong.

FAFSA Night #1
Wednesday, February 18
4–7 p.m.
Seibel Wing West

What to expect:
One-on-one assistance
FAFSA guidance for you and your family
Free snacks and giveaways
Devices available (bring your own laptop or tablet if you have one)

The FAFSA is required for grants, loans, and many scholarships—don’t miss your chance to secure your aid for the upcoming year.
We hope to see you there!

Financial Aid Office
Galveston College