Grants

A grant is gift aid awarded from federal, state or university funds to student with a financial need, and does not have to be repaid. Information from the FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and other institutional grants. Grants may be used toward tuition, fees, books and other educational expenses.

Federal Grants

Federal Pell Grant

Award amounts can change yearly.

2026–27 Award Year
The maximum Federal Pell Grant award is $7,395 for the 2026–27 award year (July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027).

  • If your Student Aid Index (SAI) is 14,790, twice the annual maximum limit, or higher, you will not be eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant 

2025–26 Award Year
The maximum Federal Pell Grant award is $7,395 for the 2025–26 award year (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026).
 

The amount you get, though, will depend on:

  • If you have state grants, scholarships or other financial aid assistance that in total meets or exceeds your Cost of Attendance (COA), then you will no longer be eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant. *Starting with the 26-27 school year, as required by the OBBBA legislation. 
  • The chart below illustrates enrollment intensity relative to full-time( (12 credit hours) enrollment. Note that enrollment intensity cannot exceed 100% for purposes of Pell Grant proration.

Additional Criteria:
  • Pell Grant recipients may not have a bachelor's or other advance degree (including foreign degrees).
  • Eligible students can receive Federal Pell Grant Funds up to the maximum amount of 100% (50% per term) for the standard academic year and 150% if the student decides to take classes during the summer. The lifetime maximum a student is allowed to be awarded cannot exceed 600%, the equivalent of six full time years.
  • Students must meet all eligibility criteria, including Satisfactory Academic Progress.

 

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

  • FSEOG Grant, is awarded in the amount of $500 per term ($1,500 for the entire academic year) and is based on the availability of funds.
  • For the 2026-27 academic year, the amount has increased to $1,000 per term ($2,000 for the entire academic year)
  • Students must be eligible for the Pell Grant.
  • Recipients may not have a bachelor's or other advanced degree.
  • FAFSA must be received on or before the May 1, 2026 priority deadline
  • Students must meet all eligibility criteria, including Satisfactory Academic Progress.

State Grants and Scholarships