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Federal Grants
The FAFSA determines student eligibility for the federal and state grant programs
described below. Grant funds do not have to be repaid.
Federal Pell Grant
- The Federal Pell Grant is a need based grant given to undergraduate students working
on a first bachelor's degree. Eligibility is determined through a standard formula
established by Congress, which is used to evaluate the information reported on the
FAFSA. This will produce an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number. The amount
of Pell Grant a student is eligible to receive depends on the EFC and enrollment status.
- Pell Grant is prorated for three-quarter, half time, or less-than-half time enrollment.
Students must be enrolled full time in order to receive the full amount of the Pell
Grant listed on their aid offers.
- Effective Fall 2012, a student's Pell Grant eligibility cannot exceed 600% which is
the equivalent of 12 full time semesters.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
- The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is a need based grant offered
to undergraduate students who are enrolled in a first bachelor's degree program and
are Pell Grant eligible. Students with the highest need are given first priority.
- SEOG funds are severely limited and are offered until the funds are depleted.
Alabama Student Assistance Program (ASAP)
- Alabama Student Assistance Program (ASAP) is a need based grant offered to eligible
Alabama residents seeking a first undergraduate degree and are Pell Grant recipients.
- The amount of ASAP offered depends on the student's need, the amount of funds allocated
to USA, and the availability of funds.
