Grants

What is a Federal Pell Grant? 

A Federal Pell Grant is awarded to help undergraduate students pay for their education after high school. For the Federal Pell Grant Program, an undergraduate is someone who has not earned a bachelor's or professional degree. These grants provide a foundation of financial aid for many students to which aid from other federal sources may be added. Unlike loans, grants do not have to be repaid unless a student withdraws or has all failing grades. 

How much can I receive from a Federal Pell Grant? 

Award amounts can change yearly. The maximum Federal Pell Grant award for the 2021-22 award year is $6,495.00. The amount awarded depends upon your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), the cost of education, enrollment status, and whether or not attendance is for a full academic year or less. The courses must apply to your degree to count toward eligibility and enrollment, determining the amount of Pell Grant and other federal aid. 

Can I receive a Federal Pell Grant if I am enrolled less than half-time? 

Yes, less than half-time students can receive aid if they are otherwise eligible. The Pell Grant will be prorated according to the federal guidelines and the payment chart for the year. Less than half-time students would not receive as much aid as they would if they were enrolled full-time. The college must disburse Pell Grant funds per the student's enrollment status and cannot refuse to award a student simply because they are enrolled less than half-time. 

ASU-Beebe uses the 11th day of the semester, or census date, to freeze hours for Pell recalculation. This means that you will receive Pell based on the number of hours you are enrolled in on the census date.

What is the FSEOG? 

The FSEOG program is a federal need-based grant to assist undergraduate students with their college educational expenses. Priority is given to students with exceptional financial needs and those eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant. 

How much can I get from the FSEOG at ASU-Beebe? 

FSEOG is first awarded to those students whose FAFSA application was received before the priority deadline of April 1. The maximum award amount is based on a student's enrollment each academic year. Students enrolled full-time will be awarded $350 per semester, $225 for three-quarter time per semester, and $150 for half-time students per semester.