Federal Grants are part of your Financial Aid Award and you need to complete a FAFSA to be considered for them. Grants are generally based on financial need.

The federal government provides grants for students attending college or career school. Most types of grants, unlike loans, are sources of free money that generally do not have to be repaid.

Grants can come from thefederal government,your state government,your college or career school, or a private or nonprofit organization. Do your research, apply for any grants you might be eligible for, and be sure to meet application deadlines!

Federal Grants:

Federal Pell Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree. 

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) is administered directly by the financial aid office at each participating school. Your award is based on your FAFSA form.

Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants: 

You may be eligible to receive the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant if:

•you are not eligible for a Federal Pell Grant based on your Expected Family Contribution but meet the remaining Federal Pell Grant eligibility requirements,

•your parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. armed forces and died as a result of military service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of 9/11, and,
•you were under 24 years old or enrolled in college at least part-time at the time of your parent’s or guardian’s death.