Federal Grants
Federal PELL Grant
The Federal PELL Grant is the foundation of all need based undergraduate financial aid. It is determined by filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Recipients of this grant are selected by the Department of Education and are awarded through the Financial Aid Office. Pell Grants are only available for six (6) full-time semesters and twelve (12) part-time semesters.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
SEOG is a grant for students with exceptional financial need as determined by filing the FAFSA. Recipients of SEOG are selected and awarded by the Financial Aid Office based on funding levels. Awarding of SEOG is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
PA Chafee Education and Training Grant (ETG)
The Chafee Education and Training Grant (ETG) Program is a federally funded program that offers grant assistance to Pennsylvania undergraduate students aging out of foster care who are attending a postsecondary institution approved for Federal Title IV student financial assistance programs. For more information, please click here.
