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Year-Round Pell Grant & Summer AidFinancial Aid

Pell Grant

Beginning with the 2017 – 2018 academic year, eligible students may now receive a full Federal Pell Grant for the summer term even if they received a full Federal Pell Grant during the fall and spring semesters. Year-Round Pell allows you to receive up to 150 percent of a regular grant over the course of the academic year so that you can continue taking classes in the summer and finish your degree faster.

Things to Keep in Mind

  • The summer term is shorter than fall and spring semesters — consult with your academic advisor to develop a manageable course load. Failing to complete classes successfully will affect your SAP
  • All funds received will be included in determining your Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU)

“Student A” has a zero Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and is eligible for a full Federal Pell Grant. Student A was enrolled full time for the fall and spring semesters and received a full Federal Pell Grant. With the implementation of Year-Round Pell, Student A will now be eligible to receive a full Federal Pell Grant award in summer if enrolled full time and all other eligibility requirements are met.

Student A Fall Spring Summer
Enrollment 12 credit hours,
full time
12 credit hours,
full time
12 credit hours,
full time
EFC 0 0 0
Pell Awards $3,173 (50%) $3,172 (50%) $3,172 (50%)

“Student B” has a zero EFC and is eligible for a full Federal Pell Grant. Student B was enrolled full time for the fall and spring semesters and received a full Federal Pell Grant. With the implementation of Year-Round Pell, Student B will now be eligible to receive a half-time award in summer if enrolled half time and all other eligibility requirements are met.

Student B Fall Spring Summer
Enrollment 12 credit hours,
full time
12 credit hours,
full time
6 – 8 credit hours,
full time
EFC 0 0 0
Pell Awards $3,173 (50%) $3,172 (50%) $3,172 (25%)

“Student C” has a zero EFC and is eligible for a full Federal Pell Grant. Student C was enrolled full time for the fall and spring semesters and received a full Federal Pell Grant, but only enrolls for less than half-time credits for summer (1 to 5 credit hours). With the implementation of Year-Round Pell, Student C is not eligible for Year-Round Pell for summer.

Student C Fall Spring Summer
Enrollment 12 credit hours,
full time
12 credit hours,
full time
1 – 5 credit hours,
less than half time
EFC 0 0 0
Pell Awards $3,173 (50%) $3,172 (50%) $0

Summer State Grants

Beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year, eligible students may now qualify for Next NC funding. To be eligible students must have received a Next NC grant for the fall and/or Spring semesters. Students must be enrolled at least half-time. They must have sufficient terms remaining of state grant eligibility.


Contact

Contact the Financial Aid Office at 252-335-0821 ext. 2385.