Funds will be credited to the student's institutional account when all documentation is submitted to the Financial Aid Office. The Pell Grant Program is an entitlement program based on financial need. Scholastic accomplishment has no bearing on eligibility. The applicant must be enrolled as a student in an approved postsecondary institution and must need financial assistance to continue his or her education. Financial need is determined by a formula applied to all applicants by the federal government and the student eligibility index is calculated by this formula.
Awards are available for up to the period of time taken to receive the first baccalaureate degree.
Students must reapply every year. The amount of the award will be affected by cost of attendance and enrollment status and status at time of first Pell Grant disbursement. Rights and Responsibilities of Recipients Students must continue to make satisfactory academic progress in the program in which enrolled. Students must not owe any refunds on Pell Grants or other awards or be in default on repayment of any student loans. Before receiving payment, the student must sign a statement, available from the Office of Financial Aid, that all money received will be used for the cost of attendance only.