Federal Grants To Help Pay for College

The Federal Pell Grant program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Award amounts will vary based on your estimated family contribution (EFC) as determined by your FAFSA and your enrollment status. If you are not enrolled for the semester at the time of your initial award, the amount will be based on an anticipated full-time status. Financial aid awards are based on enrollment as of 4:30 p.m. on the Pell Recalculation Date for each semester.

If you are planning to attend summer term and interested in Year-Round Pell Grant and other financial aid eligibility, you should visit the Summer Financial Aid page to learn about additional requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

If you are considered in financial need, receive financial aid at a full time enrollment status for the previous Fall and Spring terms, and you are enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) in an eligible financial aid program. Must not exceed the lifetime eligibility use (LEU), or 12 full-time semesters or 600% by federal law. Please reach out to Financial Aid [add email redirect hyperlink] for more information on this limit. You also must complete a FAFSA form to determine eligibility.

Maximum Amount Awarded

Up to $6,345 (for 2022-2023, Max amount for normal Pell is $6,895; Year Round Pell, if the student qualifies will be at 50% maximum =$3,448 – we cannot award the full annual amount, only up to half). The amount will depend on your financial need, cost of attendance, and enrollment status.

The FSEOG is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. It is available to students who are in financial need.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must be eligible to receive a Pell Grant and be enrolled at half-time status (6 credits) and is awarded on a first come, first serve basis.

Maximum Amount Awarded

Up to $4,000 a year. Change to: Award amount = $250 per semester. Funding is limited and awarded on a first come, first served basis.

The Iraq or Afghanistan Service Grant is awarded to a student whose parent or guardian died as a result of U.S. military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001. Identified students may receive increased federal financial aid if at the time of the parent or guardian’s death they were either less than 24 years old or were enrolled in college.

Eligibility Criteria

You must be Pell eligible but have not received the maximum amount based on your EFC, or you are not Pell Grant eligible because your EFC is too high.

Maximum Amount Awarded

The maximum amount awarded varies per year. Please contact the Financial Aid Office if you meet these criteria or have questions.

The Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship is awarded to a student whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer. If you are eligible, you may receive an increased amount of federal financial aid under the program.

Eligibility Criteria

You must be Pell Grant eligible, and you were less than 24 years old when your parent or guardian died; or you were enrolled in college at the time of a parent or guardian’s death.

Maximum Amount Awarded

The maximum amount awarded varies per year. Please contact the Financial Aid Office if you meet these criteria or have questions.