Federal Pell Grant

Pell Grants are need-based federal student aid to which other federal and nonfederal aid may be added. If a student meets all requirements for a Pell Grant then the federal government grants the student aid.

Eligibility Requirements

• Need-based using the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
• Undergraduate Student (a student who has not earned a first bachelors or professional degree)

Application Process

• File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Upon filing the FAFSA, you will immediately be notified of Pell Grant Eligibility through the Student Aid Report (SAR)

Award Information

Amounts can change yearly.  For the  2014-15 award year, the maximum will be $5730. The amount awarded also depends on:

• Student’s financial need
• Status as full-time or part-time
• Plans to attend for full academic year or less

You may not receive Pell Grant funds from more than one school at a time

Student may receive the Pell Grant for no more than 12 full-time semesters