Students must complete the FAFSA and, based on the results, a Student Aid Index (SAI) is calculated. Students with a SAI that meets federal guidelines are notified if they are Federal Pell Grant eligible. Students can also view their federal aid eligibility on their financial aid Self-Service page. The amount of Federal Pell Grant received each semester varies according to the number of credit hours they are taking. This is referred to as enrollment intensity.
Students may not receive a Federal Pell or Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) for attendance at more than one school for the same period of time. A student attending two schools during the same semester should contact the Student Financial Aid Office immediately.
When the student enrolls, grant funds available to cover charges are credited to the student’s account. Remaining grant funds are deposited into the student’s account based on the number of credit hours in which the student is enrolled on Financial Aid Census Day. Aid amounts may be reduced for withdrawing from a course before Financial Aid Census Day. The Business Office deducts any money owed for tuition, fees, books and supplies from the student’s received aid.