Most financial assistance is awarded for one year at a time . This means that separate applications must be filed each year. Priority is given to files completed by March 15.
Electronic corrections are faster than mailing the form back to the federal processor.
No award packages may be processed until valid data is received in the Office of Enrollment Services. Funds are awarded only to students who are approved for admission or eligible returning students. In order to receive a Federal Pell Grant, a student must present valid eligibility data to the Office of Enrollment Services prior to the last day of attendance in the award period for which application has been made. Blank loan applications for most student loans are available in the Office of Enrollment Services. Federal and state loan programs are available to assist teacher certification students and degree seeking graduates.