Federal Pell Grant

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General Information

  • Funded by the federal government and does not have to be repaid.
  • Award amount is based on a student;s financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and enrollment status.
  • Awards are adjusted based on number of hours enrolled if less than full-time (12 hours).
  • Maximum award amounts vary from year to year. Refer to http://studentaid.gov for specific award amounts each year.

Eligibility

  • Awarded to undergraduate, degree-seeking students who have not already obtained a bachelor's degree.
  • Students registering for all Flex/RODP classes (classes that start after regular classes) are subject to pro-ration (reduction from original grant amount due to delayed starting time).