A student must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the Pell Grant:

• Meet financial need as determined by the FAFSA
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Please see Pell Grant Enrollment Intensity below regarding minimum unit enrollment and the Pell Grant.

Enrollment intensity is a percentage that represents how many units you are taking compared to a full-time course load. Your Pell Grant award will now be calculated based on this enrollment intensity percentage, rather than the old enrollment level categories. This new enrollment intensity system provides a more flexible and accurate way to calculate your Pell Grant, tailoring the award amount to your actual enrollment level rather than fitting into broad categories. Please keep in mind, the chart below is only for the Federal Pell Grant, other aid, such as CalGrant, will still use the old system of Enrollment Level to award (Full-time, 3/4 Time, 1/2 Time, etc) See chart below:

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-74) made significant changes to federal student financial assistance programs. Federal regulations limit students to a lifetime maximum Pell Grant of 12 semesters/six years or full time equivalent (600%). Once you reach the 600% limit, you will be ineligible to receive Pell Grant. Student eligibility will include all years of the student’s receipt of Federal Pell Grant funding at all educational institutions.

The Department of Education notifies students about the percentage of Federal Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU). You can view your Pell LEU on the National Student Loan Data System.

A student must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the FSEOG:

• Meet exceptional financial need as determined by the FAFSA
• Be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units, half-time, per semester 
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

FSEOG is awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis as funds are limited.