Grants

icon of two hands cupping a dollar signCollege grants are financial aid that you do not need to repay after graduation. Grants are most often based on financial need, which is determined from the information you provide on the FAFSA. Many grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis so it is important that you submit your FAFSA as soon as possible.

Federal PELL Grant

Federal PELL Grants are need-based financial aid awarded to undergraduate students. The federal government determines your eligibility and award amount based on your , the cost of attendance, and your enrollment level.

The Federal PELL Grant adjusts the amount of aid you receive by how many credits you are enrolled in each semester:

  • Full-time (12 or more credits): 100% of awarded grant
  • ¾ Time (9–11 credits): approx. 75%
  • ½ Time (6–8 credits): approx. 0–50%
  • Less than 1/2 Time (1–5 credits): approx. 0–25%

How to Apply

Submit the FAFSA

How to Maintain Eligibility

Your eligibility is re-determined each year; you will need to fill out the FAFSA every year you’re in school in order to stay eligible for federal student aid. You will also need to maintain certain enrollment requirements and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).

Alaska Education Grant (AEG)

The AEG is a need-based grant offered by the State of Alaska for undergraduate students who are Alaska residents. The State of Alaska determines your eligibility and award amount based on your FAFSA, your enrollment level, and the date you filed your FAFSA. Awards range from $500–$4,000 per year.

How to Apply

Complete your FAFSA by June 30. Funding is limited so apply as early as possible (FAFSA opens October 1 for the upcoming school year).

How to Maintain Eligibility

Your eligibility is re-determined each year; you will need to fill out the FAFSA every year you’re in school in order to stay eligible for the AEG. You will also need to maintain certain enrollment requirements; see the Alaska Education Grant website for more details.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)

The FSEOG is a need-based grant available for undergraduate students. ×ö°®É«ÇéƬ determines your eligibility and award amount based on your FAFSA, the date you filed your FAFSA, and the amount of other aid you receive.

How to Apply

Complete your FAFSA. Funding is limited so apply as early as possible (FAFSA opens October 1 for the upcoming school year).

How to Maintain Eligibility

Your eligibility is re-determined each year; you will need to fill out the FAFSA every year you’re in school in order to stay eligible for federal student aid. You will also need to maintain certain enrollment requirements and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).

Learn about other financial aid options