Grants

A gift to help you fund your future

Financial obligations can sometimes seem burdensome. But, fortunately, there are many types of student aid that don’t have to be paid back. Unlike student loans, grants are financial gifts awarded to students who display economic need. Find out which type of grant you may qualify for.

What is a Pell Grant?

Federal and State Grants – These grants are available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are enrolled in a degree-seeking program. To remain eligible, you must make satisfactory academic progress and not be in default or owe a return repayment on a grant or loan. Please review each grant for specific requirements.

These grants include:

A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Federal Pell Grants usually are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or a professional degree. For more information on the Federal Pell Grant, please visit the Federal Student Aid Programs website.

View the Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility Regulations
Pell Award Amounts - Award amounts can change yearly. In certain situations, an eligible student can receive up to 150 percent of his or her scheduled Pell Grant award for an award year.
Pell Grant Eligibility

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