Federal Pell Grants
The Federal Pell Grant Program is a federally-funded student financial aid program designed to assist students in the continuation of their education and training. The purpose of the Federal Pell Grant Program is to provide eligible students with a base of financial aid to help defray the costs of post-secondary education.
Federal Pell Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree. A student can receive two full Federal Pell Grants in an award year. How much you receive will depend on your cost of attendance, whether you are a full-time or part-time student, and whether you attend school for a full academic year or less. You may not receive Federal Pell Grant funds from more than one school at a time. Federal Pell Grant funds will be credited to your student account in the registration process in the Business Office.
A student can apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Student eligibility is based primarily on financial need which is determined by a formula applied consistently to all applicants. It is to be used solely for educational purposes, which include tuition, fees, room and board, books, supplies and miscellaneous expenses.