Grants

Only undergraduate students who have not previously received a bachelor’s degree may apply for the grant programs listed below:

• FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM. This is a grant available to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need based on the Federal Methodology Formula. Undergraduate students may receive a Pell Grant award up to $6195 per year.
• FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM (FSEOG). This is a grant available to undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. The award ranges from $100 to $4000 per academic year. Only a limited amount of FSEOG can be awarded each year due to funding constraints.
• TEACH GRANT. The TEACH grant is a federally funded program created by the College Cost reduction and Access Act (CCRAA), and became effective 2008-2009 award year. The TEACH grant provides up to $4,000 a year in grant assistance to students who plan on becoming a teacher and meet certain specified requirements. If a student who receives a TEACH grant does not complete the required teaching, the grant must be repaid as a direct unsubsidized loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. Please visit www.teachgrant.ed.gov to learn more about the program.

FEDERAL WORK-STUDY (FWS). This is a program available to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate financial need. It provides on-campus or off-campus part-time (1-20 hours) employment with at least a minimum wage pay ($7.25 per hour).