Federal Pell Grant
Eligibility Criteria
- Undergraduate
- Must not possess a bachelor's degree
- Show need according to Pell Grant guidelines
- Must be making satisfactory progress
Federal regulations require that institutions enforce a Pell census date. At Marquette University, the Pell census date is the close of Late Registration each term. A Pell grant recipient’s final Pell award is based on his/her enrollment status (e.g. full-time, three-quarter time, half-time). As a result, if a student is not registered as a full-time student by the end of Late Registration, he or she will receive less than the full-time award. If, however, the college or student adds a class after the close of Late Registration, and the student reaches full-time status, the student’s Pell grant cannot and will not be adjusted to reflect the change in enrollment. As a result, it is imperative that a student be registered for ALL classes/clinical/internships, etc. by the end of Late Registration to ensure he/she receives the maximum award available.
Amounts & Selection Process
Award ranges from $600-$5,350 per academic year. The Federal government
funds the program, selects eligible students, and determines the amount
of each student's grant.
Application Process
- File the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA).
Renewal Process
Awards are renewed only if all necessary forms are filed each year and students continue
to meet eligibility criteria.
