Federal Aid

The following grant programs are administered by the Federal Government and require completion of the .

Options for Summer

Taking courses during the summer is a great way to stay on track and graduate on time鈥攐r to get ahead in your studies.

Make Summer Count:

  • Catching up or getting ahead with summer classes.
  • Staying on course for graduation or accelerating your graduation date.
  • Picking up core classes or electives.
  • Having access to flexible schedule options, including traditional, online and evening classes.
  • Choosing from full or shorter term classes.

Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant Program provides need-based grants to low-income undergraduate and certain postbaccalaureate students to promote access to postsecondary education. The Federal Pell Grant is the foundation of financial aid packages.

Grant amounts are dependent on:

  • the Student Aid Index (SAI);
  • the cost of attendance (as determined by the institution);
  • the student's enrollment status (full-time or part-time);
  • whether the student attends for a full academic year or less.

Eligibility is based on the student's resources and is determined by a formula developed by the U.S. Department of Education.

Students may not receive Federal Pell Grant funds from more than one school at a time.

The maximum 2025-2026 Pell Grant award for a full-time student with a Student Aid Index (SAI) of -1500 is $7,395.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

The FSEOG Program provides need-based grants to low-income undergraduate students to promote access to postsecondary education.  Priority is given to those students with "exceptional need" (those with the lowest expected family contributions, [SAI], at the institution).

Students may obtain up to $1,000 each year depending on:

  • financial need;
  • the availability of FSEOG funds at 91爆料;
  • the student鈥檚 enrollment status;
  • the amount of other aid received.

Eligibility is based on the student's resources and is determined by a formula developed by the U.S. Department of Education.