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What is the Federal Pell Grant?

The Federal Pell Grant is the largest grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Education. The Federal Pell Grant is designed for undergraduate students working toward their first bachelor’s degree. The Pell Grant is a nonrepayable financial resource.

How do I apply for the Federal Pell Grant?

Complete and mail a FAFSA to the Central Processing Center.

How is eligibility determined?

Eligibility is based upon financial need and is determined by a formula consistently applied to all applicants.

Students must also adhere to the items listed under the Eligibility requirements for student aid.

How much is awarded in the Federal Pell Grant?

The amount of the Pell Grant varies from $400 to $4,050 (annual figure) depending on the student’s eligibility. The Pell payment schedule issued by the U.S. Department of Education will determine the official Pell Grant amount. The awarded amount per term is contingent upon the credit hours in which the student is enrolled.

How is the Pell Grant awarded?

Once the Pell Grant amount is determined, the student is sent an award letter that indicates the award per term.

The financial aid office applies the Pell Grant funds to pay tuition.

If available funds remain, the student may also receive a book voucher. The amount of the book voucher is contingent upon the credit hours for which the student is enrolled each term.

If additional funds remain after the payment of tuition and book charges, students will receive a balance check within 14 days of awarding or within 14 days of the last day of drop/add, whichever occurs last.

When is the last date to submit the SAR?
The SAR must be submitted or received electronically by PHCC by June 30, 2009 for 2008-2009 and June 30, 2010 for 2009-2010, or the last day of classes, whichever comes first.

What are the criteria for continued eligibility?

Maintain the Standards of academic progress for financial aid.
Reapply each year.

Helpful hints

Apply early! Priority awarding begins April 1, each year.
If a student has not received any information from PHCC’s financial aid office within six weeks of applying for financial aid, the student should contact the financial aid office immediately.
Attend the annual campus financial aid workshops.

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Application process Eligibility requirements Financial aid calendar Financial aid contacts Financial aid FAQ Scholarships Student Aid Report (SAR) Web links PHCC federal aid school code: 010652 Please direct updates for and questions and comments about this page to the webmaster. Sign up for our e-mail newsletter	Home >> Financial aid >> Pell Grant Pell Grant What is the Federal Pell Grant? The Federal Pell Grant is the largest grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Education. The Federal Pell Grant is designed for undergraduate students working toward their first bachelor’s degree. The Pell Grant is a nonrepayable financial resource. How do I apply for the Federal Pell Grant? Complete and mail a FAFSA to the Central Processing Center. How is eligibility determined? Eligibility is based upon financial need and is determined by a formula consistently applied to all applicants. Students must also adhere to the items listed under the Eligibility requirements for student aid. How much is awarded in the Federal Pell Grant? The amount of the Pell Grant varies from $400 to $4,050 (annual figure) depending on the student’s eligibility. The Pell payment schedule issued by the U.S. Department of Education will determine the official Pell Grant amount. The awarded amount per term is contingent upon the credit hours in which the student is enrolled. How is the Pell Grant awarded? Once the Pell Grant amount is determined, the student is sent an award letter that indicates the award per term. The financial aid office applies the Pell Grant funds to pay tuition. If available funds remain, the student may also receive a book voucher. The amount of the book voucher is contingent upon the credit hours for which the student is enrolled each term. If additional funds remain after the payment of tuition and book charges, students will receive a balance check within 14 days of awarding or within 14 days of the last day of drop/add, whichever occurs last. When is the last date to submit the SAR? The SAR must be submitted or received electronically by PHCC by June 30, 2009 for 2008-2009 and June 30, 2010 for 2009-2010, or the last day of classes, whichever comes first. What are the criteria for continued eligibility? Maintain the Standards of academic progress for financial aid. Reapply each year. Helpful hints Apply early! Priority awarding begins April 1, each year. If a student has not received any information from PHCC’s financial aid office within six weeks of applying for financial aid, the student should contact the financial aid office immediately. Attend the annual campus financial aid workshops.