Federal Grants
Federal Pell Grant
What is it?
Federal Grant assistance for undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree and demonstrate exceptional need.
Will I have to pay it back?
No. This award does not have to be repaid.
What do I do after I accept my award?
Because your disbursed Federal Pell amount is based on your enrollment status at a specified time and date as published in the Registration Schedule, plan your registration accordingly
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
What is it?
Federal Grant assistance for undergraduate students who are enrolled at least half time and demonstrate exceptional financial need. Priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients.
Will I have to pay it back?
No. This award does not have to be repaid.
What do I do after I accept my award?
To receive this federal grant, you must be enrolled at least half-time.
TEACH Grant
What is it?
Through the College Cost Reduction Act, Congress created the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant Program that provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach full-time in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low income families.
Will I have to pay it back?
If you fail to complete the 4 year teaching obligation within 8 years of completing or ceasing your program of study, your grant will convert to an Unsubsidized Stafford Loan which will have to be repaid with interest accrued from the date the grant funds were first disbursed. Once a TEACH Grant is converted to a loan, it cannot be converted back to a grant.
Additional Information:
- TEACH Grant Fact Sheet (PDF)
- TEACH Grant Application (PDF)
