Pell & Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants

The Pell grant is awarded on the basis of need and the cost of the individual institution. Students apply by completing the FAFSA. The federal government limits the lifetime eligibility to receive Pell grant funding to the equivalent of six award years (or 600%). Students may check their Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility Used on  the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) website. 

Students whose parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and died as a result of military service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of Sept. 11, 2001, were under 24 years of age or enrolled in college at least part time at the time of the service member's death, and are Pell Grant eligible receive the maximum Pell grant award for the academic year. The Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant (IASG) is awarded to students meeting these criteria who are not Pell Grant eligible. 

The Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship is awarded to students who are Pell-eligible and whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer, and were  under 24 years of age at the time of death. Qualifying students receive the maximum Pell Grant in an award year. 

Students who believe they may be eligible for the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant or children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship should speak to their Financial Aid Counselor.