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Federal grants consist of financial help from the federal government that you do not
have to repay. Generally, you must be an undergraduate student, and the amount
you receive depends on your need, cost of attendance, and enrollment status. A
grant can cover school expenses, including tuition and fees, room and board,
books and supplies, and transportation. Federal grants are based on a student’s
demonstrated need rather than on grades.
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) Federal Pell Grant
The Pell Grant is the largest
federal grant program. These grants provide a foundation to which aid from other
sources may be added. Who may applyU.S. citizens,
permanent residents, and eligible non-citizens who are pursuing their first
undergraduate degree. Recipients must demonstrate exceptional financial
need. How to apply: All students who wish to receive
grant funds must complete the application procedures for financial aid as stated
on the How to Apply page. Disbursement: Federal Pell Grant funds are divided
equally between two semesters and disbursed to your tuition account upon receipt
of a complete financial file in the Financial Aid Office. Funds are credited to
your account once verification of final enrollment has been received from the
Registrar’s Office. Enrollment verification takes place after the add/drop
period ends, approximately three weeks after the start of the semester. Terms of repayment: The Federal Pell Grant does not have
to be repaid. Award
amount:
Yearly
awards range from a minimum of $400 to a maximum of $4,000. Federal
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
(FSEOG)
FSEOG is funded by the federal
government and is administered by individual schools. Who may apply: U.S. citizens,
permanent residents, and eligible noncitizens who are currently pursuing their
first undergraduate degree. Recipients must demonstrate exceptional financial
need. Priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients. How to apply: All students who wish to receive
grant funds must complete the application procedures for financial aid as stated
on the How to Apply page. Disbursement: FSEOG funds are divided equally
between two semesters and disbursed to your tuition account upon receipt of a
complete financial aid file in the Financial Aid Office. Funds are credited to
your account once verification of final enrollment is received from the
Registrar’s Office. Enrollment verification takes place after the add/drop
period ends, approximately three weeks after the start of the semester. Terms of repayment: FSEOG funds do not have to be
repaid. Award amount: Yearly awards range from
$200 to a maximum of $4,000.
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