Pell Grant: awarded to undergraduate students who have not earned a
Bachelor's or professional degree. Awards range from $400 to $4731. Payments are made twice per semester in most cases.
To apply, complete the FAFSA
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Academic competitiveness Grant (ACG): awarded to Pell grant recipients.
Students must be enrolled in at least 12 units as a 1st or 2nd year student in a qualifying program of study and GPA
of at least 3.0. Awards range from $750 to $1300.
To apply, complete the FAFSA.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG):
available to students who apply on time (1st come-1st serve basis) and whose expected family contribution (EFC) is zero. Students must be an
undergraduate student and enrolled at least half time. Awards range from $100 to $500. Payments are made once per semester.
To apply, complete the FAFSA.
Federal Work-Study Program (FWS): provides jobs for students with financial need.
Jobs are 10-18 hours per week and students must be enrolled at least half-time.
Awards range from $500 to $3,500. Payroll checks are disbursed once a month.
To apply, complete the FAFSA.
Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL): subsidized and unsubsidized loans.
Subsidized loans are awarded on the basis of need and repayment begins 6 months after graduation or enrolled less than half time.
Unsubsidized loans do not have a need criteria, however, the interest is paid by the borrower and interest accrues from the
date of disbursement.
All potential borrowers are required to attend a mandatory entrance interview prior to applying for a loan.
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