Federal Grants
Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is a need-based grant offered to students pursuing their first post-secondary degree. The U.S. Department of Education determines eligibility and the amount. Pell recipients may receive a Pell Grant for a maximum of 18 terms.
Students must meet the following criteria:
- Be an undergraduate student.
- Must not possess a bachelor's degree.
- Demonstrate financial need according to the Pell guidelines.
- Must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Please note that effective July 1st, 2026, students who are receiving non-federal grants and scholarships that meet or exceed their full cost of attendance will not be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
SEOG is a limited-fund, campus-based grant program that is available to students who demonstrate high financial need and are Federal Pell Grant recipients. Students with high need that complete the FAFSA application by 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s Jan. 1 priority date will receive first consideration.
Students must meet the following criteria:
- Be an undergraduate student.
- Must not possess a bachelor's degree.
- Demonstrate financial need according to the Pell guidelines.
- Must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress.