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Pell Grant

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About

A federal, need-based grant whose eligibility is determined by the FAFSA. The federal government determines who qualifies and award amounts follow federal guidelines. Amounts vary by recipient and are awarded per federal rules.

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Who can apply

  • Demonstrate financial need as determined by FAFSA analysis.

    “Need based on FAFSA analysis.”

  • File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

    “Must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)”

  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP): pass at least 67% of attempted hours per academic year and have a 2.0 GPA or higher by the end of sophomore year to renew aid.

    “Renewal of all sources of financial aid is contingent upon maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). SAP requires students to pass at least 67% of their attempted hours per academic year. They must have a 2.0 GPA or higher by the end of their sophomore year.”