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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.

A Federal Pell Grant does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree. The maximum Pell Grant award for each year is set by the federal government. Students can receive one Pell Grant per semester. Each semester Pell Grant is disbursed into two (2) payments. How much a Student receives will depend on the cost of attendance, whether Students are a full-time or part-time student, and whether you attend school for a full academic year or less. You may not receive Pell Grant funds from more than one school at a time. 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 that 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.