What is a Federal Pell Grant?
A Federal Pell Grant is awarded to help Undergraduate students pay for their education after high school. For the Federal Pell Grant Program, an undergraduate is one who has not earned a bachelor's or professional degree. These Grants provide a "foundation" of financial aid for many students to which aid from other federal sources may be added. Unlike loans grants do not have to be repaid.
How much can I receive from a Federal Pell Grant?
The maximum Award for the 2010-2011 year will be $5,550. The amount awarded will depend not only on your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), but on the cost of education, enrollment status, and whether or not attendance is for a full academic year or less.
Can I receive a Federal Pell Grant if I am enrolled less than half time?
Yes, if you are otherwise eligible. You will not receive as much as if you were full time, but your school must disburse your Pell Grant funds in accordance with your enrollment status and cannot refuse to award you simply because you are enrolled less than half time.
How Do I Apply for a Federal Pell Grant
- Apply for a Pin Number at www.pin.gov.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid at www.fafsa.gov.
- ASU Federal ID Code is 001090 Results will be sent to you via e-mail, if e-mail address if provided. If an e-mail address is not provided, than information will be mailed to home address.
- ASU will receive the information from the Department of Education with the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The EFC is used to determine your eligibility for the Pell Grant as well as other programs.
Year Round Pell
If you attended both fall and spring semesters and are planning to attend the Summer Terms, you may be eligible for additional Pell Grant Funds. Please contact your Financial Aid Counselor for details.
