Pell Grants are need-based federal student aid to which other federal and nonfederal aid may be added. If a student meets all requirements for a Pell Grant then the federal government grants the student aid.

Eligibility Requirements

• Need-based using the Family's EFC
• Undergraduate Student (a student who has not earned a first bachelors or professional degree)
• Having an income lower than a predetermined federal standard
  • This standard changes yearly so check with the Department of Education Pell Grant Information

Application Process

• File a FAFSA (with correct signatures)
• Upon filing the FAFSA, you will immediately notified of Pell Grant Eligibility
  • If you are eligible, then you will be awarded a Pell Grant
  • If you meet the criteria need range for the Pell Grant, you also meet eligibility requirements for the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant as well

Award Information

• Specific financial aid award amounts vary with year according to program funding
• The amount awarded will depend not only on the amount of need, but also on cost of attendance, and student enrollment status.