Types of Financial Aid

Grants

Pell Grant

Federal Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students earning a first bachelor's degree who meet the federal government’s eligibility formula. A complete FAFSA must be submitted. Pell Grants range from $976 to $5350 for the 2009-10 school year.

Hours Enrolled:                                              percent of eligibility for the term:
   twelve or more credit hours (full time)                  full
   nine to eleven                                                   three-fourths
   six ro eight                                                       one-half
   fewer than six                                                   one-fourth

Note:
A student cannot receive a Federal Pell Grant from more than one school for the same period of time.