Federal Pell Grant
Type of aid:
Grant
Award amounts:
$400 - $4,310 per year
Enrollment required:
Enrollment at midnight of the 7th class day determines eligibility for the term.
- 12 credit hours
required for full award. - 9 - 11
credit hours required for ¾ time award in some cases. - 6 - 8
credit hours required for ½ time award in some cases. - 1 - 5
credit hours required for less than ½ time award in some cases.
Enrollment increases after that day do not increase Pell eligibility.
Academic level:
First bachelor's degree or less
EFC range:
0 - 4,110
Filing date:
Open, but by March 1st prior to the fall term is strongly recommended.
Payment process:
Applied directly to your school bill
Costs it can cover:
Any educational expenses
Paperwork required:
FAFSA and documents requested to complete your aid file.
Special rules:
No longer eligible once first bachelor's degree is earned.
Cannot pay for graduate courses taken.