The Federal Pell Grant is available for students working on their first bachelor’s degree who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Pell amounts are determined based on the student’s Student Aid Index (SAI) and the student’s enrollment intensity. Maximum award amounts are published by the U.S. Department of Education.
Effective July 1, 2012, the Pell Grant lifetime duration of eligibility has been set to six full years/600%. You are able to view your Pell Grant history from your dashboard.
Pell Grant amounts are subject to change yearly. In addition, students may not receive a Federal Pell Grant at more than one school at a time.
How is my Federal Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU) calculated?
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is awarded to Pell-eligible students who demonstrate exceptional need. Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least six credits to receive this grant. It is important to complete your as soon as possible because this grant is limited.
Award amounts will depend on the allotment that 91鶹ӳreceives from the U.S. Department of Education and the number of students who demonstrate exceptional financial need.
Students must reapply for the each year. The priority deadline to complete the FAFSA is January 1. The Office of Financial Aid will award SEOG to students who demonstrate the highest need first. The FAFSA must have a valid SAI number to be considered; this will require a successful completion of the FAFSA.
You may be eligible to receive the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant if:
Note: Additional documentation may be requested from the Financial Aid Department at 91鶹ӳ Polytechnic University.
The grant award is equal to the amount of a maximum Federal Pell Grant for the award year (July 1 – June 30), but cannot exceed your cost of attendance for that award year.