Pell Grant Eligibility

To determine eligibility, the U.S. Department of Education uses a standard formula to evaluate the information you report on your FAFSA.

Pell Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree. A professional degree is usually obtained after a bachelor’s degree in a field such as medicine, law, or dentistry. Additional student eligibility requirements are as follows:

• No defaults on a federal student loans or owe an overpayment on a grant
• U.S. Citizen or an eligible non-citizen
• Registered for Selective Service, if required
• Meets Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid purposes
• Completes the verification process as required by federal regulations

For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's Pell Grant Information Page.