Grants
Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is the foundation of all need based undergraduate financial aid. It is determined by filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Schools use the
information on the FAFSA® form to determine your eligibility for a Pell Grant. The US Department of Education will use the parent’s income date to determine student Expected
Family Contribution (EFC). Recipients of this grant are selected by the Department of Education and are awarded through the Office of Financial Aid. Undergraduate students may receive a Pell
Grant up to $7395 per year.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
FSEOG is awarded to those undergraduate students who will receive the Federal Pell Grant, and has a zero EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) as indicated on the Student Aid Report (SAR)
to be given top priority. Students must be enrolled at least half time. Based on the amount allocated by the Department of Education, up to $1,000 per academic year will be awarded to
eligible students. The award amount will be determined by the Director of Financial Aid and distributed until the funds are exhausted. Awarding of SEOG is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Federal Work Study (FWS)
The Federal Work Study (FWS) Program is a federally funded part-time employment program used to assist undergraduate students in meeting their financial obligations to the University and to encourage community service involvement. The Federal Work Study Program is intended to off-set the costs of the student's education. It is awarded to students who have completed their FAFSA's first until funds are exhausted. Award amounts are determined by the Director of Financial Aid. Students may work a maximum of 20 hours per week under the Federal Work Study Program. If your offer of financial assistance includes employment under the Federal Work Study Program, it must be understood that the amount of money you may expect to earn during the academic year because of work performed. Students may range from $10.00 to $12.00 per hour. Paychecks are available around the second week of the month for work performed during the prior month. As part of federal work study requirements, we are required that a percentage of our budget for work study students be used in a community service aspect within the community by placing our students at off-campus locations that are designated as FWS Community Service sites. Some of the duties for our work study students would include tutoring, student mentoring, crime and safety prevention, literacy training, student development, family support, reading programs, after school care programs, office administrative duties, and other areas of community service
that lead to community involvement and improvement. The Office of Financial Aid will host a Work Study Mixer in the fall semester for students who are interested in work-study. Students will have the opportunity to meet various department and participate in on site interviews. The work-study mixer is mandatory. Students will be notified about the mixer via email 1 week prior.
Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program The Federal TEACH Grant provides funds for students pursing a degree in specific education programs. The program provides grant funds for postsecondary students who are completing coursework in a federally designated critical-need area of education and agree to serve for at least four-years as a full- time, highly qualified teacher in a low-income school. Eligible students may receive up to $4,000 per year in TEACH Grant funds. Students must complete one four-year service obligation for all TEACH Grants you receive for undergraduate study, and one four-year service obligation for all TEACH Grants you receive for graduate study. Failure to complete the four-year service agreement will result in the grant being converted to a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan that you must repay in full, with interest accruing from the time of disbursement.
To receive a TEACH Grant, students must meet the following criteria:
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must have been filed for the
application year.
Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.
Receive TEACH Grant counseling that explains the terms and conditions of the TEACH
Grant service obligation. You must complete counseling each year that you receive a
TEACH Grant.
Sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve or Repay.
If an Undergraduate Student (2nd undergraduate students ARE NOT eligible):
Be enrolled in the College of Education in an eligible TEACH Grant major.
A final high school GPA of 3.25 for new first year students or a cumulative ASU GPA of
3.25 for continuing students.
Teacher candidacy in an eligible ASU major. Contact the Advising Office in the College
of Education for eligible majors.
Maintain a cumulative ASU GPA of at least a 3.25
Eligible ASU Undergraduate Majors:
Special Education: K-6 Teacher Education, Collaborative Teacher Education 6-12
Secondary Education 6-12 (with a double major in Education and Arts & Sciences);
Biology, Chemistry, *English Language Arts, General Science, Mathematics, Physics
If a Graduate Student (NOT eligible if received TEACH for previous degrees in the same teaching field):
Be enrolled in the College of Education in an eligible TEACH Grant major.
An overall undergraduate GPA of at least 3.25 documented on the transcript at the time of
graduation for new graduate students or a cumulative ASU graduate GPA of 3.25 for continuing
graduate students:
Maintain a cumulative ASU graduate GPA of at least a 3.25.
Eligible ASU Graduate Majors:
English for Speakers of Other Language
Reading Specialist (Ed.S. Only)
Special Education: Collaborative Education K-6, Collaborative Education 6-12
Secondary Education 6-12: *English Language Arts, Foreign Language (French, German or
Spanish), General Science, and Mathematics
(*): 2019-2020 Eligible. TEACH Grant for this major is dependent upon official Alabama
teacher shortage areas for award year.