Submit your application for a Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is based on financial need and does not need to be repaid.
For 2024-25 and 2025-26, full-time awards range from $740 to $7,395.
Applications submitted by May 1 are given priority consideration.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, you must meet these requirements each academic year:
- Complete a FAFSA.
- Be a U.S. Citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
- Be a degree-seeking student (A.A., A.S., or bachelor's degree program) or enrolled in a financial assistance eligible certificate program or a financial assistance eligible clock hour program.
- Have Pell eligibility, as determined by the FAFSA. The amount that you receive is based on your Student Aid Index (SAI).
- Must not exceed the Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU) (see below)
- Have not previously received a bachelor's degree.
- Must not owe a repayment or be in default under any state or federal grant or loan program.
- Must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress at SPC.
Financial Assistance Services will verify your eligibility based on the information submitted on your FAFSA.
See more about the Prohibition of Pell Grants if non-federal financial aid covers the Cost of Attendance.
Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU)
There is a limit to how much Federal Pell Grant funding you can receive. This is called the Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU) and is set by federal law. The limit is six years of full-time enrollment (two terms each academic year at 12 or more credit hours per term). The amount is prorated for less than full-time enrollment. Each year of full-time enrollment equals 100% or more if you receive Federal Pell Grant funding during the summer term. The total is capped at 600%. If your LEU equals or exceeds 600%, you will no longer receive Federal Pell Grant funds.
There are no appeals or exceptions to the limit once it is reached.
See more at Federal Pell Grant LEU calculations and examples.
How can I view my LEU?
Log in to view your grant information using your username (or email address) and password. Once logged in, navigate to "My Aid" to view your LEU.
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