Financial Aid will consider and pay for classes you are retaking and have received a grade of 'D' or higher only 1 time. Please see policy for exceptions.
A student chosen for verification, whether by the Department of Education or by the Office of Financial Assistance, must provide all requested documentation.
In December 2011, President Obama signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (Public Law 112-74). This law limits the use of the Federal Pell Grant to 12 semesters (or 600%) throughout a persons lifetime. Please click the link above for more information regarding this new law and how to calculate your eligibility used.
The U.S. Department of Education announced that year-round Pell Grants will be available beginning in 2018. This decision allows students to graduate sooner by taking summer classes.
There are numerous scholarships, waiver programs, and educational assistance programs from various businesses, organizations, and agencies that provide financial assistance for eligible students.