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.