Federal Grants

Unlike loans, grants are not repaid (unless, for example you withdraw from school and owe a refund as a result). Many grants are awarded to undergraduate students with financial need from both the federal and state government. Eligibility for a grant depends on several key factors including enrollment status and amounts are subject to change yearly.

Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is a federally funded, need-based grant that does not have to be repaid. Federal Pell Grants are generally awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s degree. Students may not receive Federal Pell Grant funds from more than one school at a time. Students must apply annually by completing the FAFSA.

The Federal Pell Grant award amount listed on your award letter is the amount for full-time enrollment. If your enrollment status is less than full-time, the amount of your Federal Pell Grant will be adjusted for your three-quarter time, half-time, or less-than-half-time enrollment status. Your Pell Grant award will also be adjusted if you attend less than a full academic year.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a federally funded, need-based grant that does not have to be repaid. FSEOG is awarded to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need, meaning those with the lowest Expected Family Contribution (EFC) numbers. Your EFC can be found on your Student Aid Report (SAR).   Students apply annually by completing the FAFSA. Due to limited funds, it is important to complete your FAFSA as early as possible each year for consideration of an FSEOG award. Not everyone who qualifies for an FSEOG will get one. Receiving other aid might reduce the amount of your FSEOG award.