PELL GRANT
- Who is eligible?
- Only undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional financial need and do not already hold a bachelor’s, graduate, or professional degree are typically eligible for federal Pell Grants. If you are jailed in a federal or state prison or are facing an involuntary civil commitment after serving time for a forcible or nonforcible sexual offense, you are not qualified to earn a federal Pell Grant.
- How do I apply?
- Filling out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form should be your first step. This will decide if you qualify for a Pell Grant and, if so, how much you may get. To continue to be eligible for Pell Grants, you must submit the FAFSA form each year that you are enrolled in classes.
- How much money can I get?
- Amounts may vary annually. However, how much you receive will be determined by
- Your Expected Family Contribution,
- The Cost of Attendance,
- Your status as a full-time or part-time, and
- You intend to enroll in school for a full academic year or less
- Amounts may vary annually. However, how much you receive will be determined by
FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT (SEOG)
- Who is eligible?
- Only first-time undergraduate students who are U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. Your grades must be meeting SAU Satisfactory Academic Progress. You won’t be eligible for the FSEOG if your student loan has been in default. Finally, to be eligible, you must have received the Federal Pell Grant.
- How do I apply?
- You must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and have unmet financial need you have in order to qualify for an FSEOG. Students with the greatest financial need will receive FSEOG awards from the financial assistance office.
- How much money can I get?
- Depending on your financial need, the time you apply, the amount of additional help you get, and the availability of money at your institution, you might receive $100 to $4,000 year.