The Federal Pell Grant is a federal entitlement program. It provides
free money to students enrolled in an eligible program of study at approved
postsecondary institutions in the United States and abroad. This is gift aid
which usually does not have to be repaid. You may not receive a Federal Pell
or any other grant if you already have a bachelor degree.
Eligibility
Your eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant is determined by a federal
formula called FEDERAL METHODOLOGY. You must also meet all eligibility requirements.
A student is eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant for up to
30 hours of remedial coursework. After 30 hours have been attempted, the Pell
Grant will be adjusted accordingly.
Award Amount
The amount of your Federal Pell Grant is based on your Expected
Family Contribution (EFC) and the number of hours for which you are enrolled.
For a regular fall/spring term Pell Grant amounts will be adjusted based on
enrollment level until the end of the drop/add period for each term.
- A full time student enrolls for twelve or more hours.
- A three-quarter time student enrolls for nine to eleven hours.
- A half-time student enrolls for six to eight hours.
- A less than half-time student enrolls for less than six hours.
Application
You must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application is available at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Notification
You will receive an award notification from the Division of Student
Financial Assistance indicating the award amount.
Federal Pell Grants are usually disbursed during Fees Payment
if your file is complete by August 1st for the fall semester and December 1st
for the spring unless you have been selected for verification. This process
can delay your assistance in any program. If your award is not ready during
Fees Payment, it will be processed once your file is complete. Awards are processed
on a weekly cycle throughout the semester.
