Federal Pell Grants
The Pell Grant is a federal grant for students who demonstrate financial need. A Federal Pell Grant does not have to be repaid. For 2024-2025, the maximum Pell Grant is $11,092. To receive Pell Grant, the student must meet all eligibility requirements.
Pell Grants are prorated and reviewed each semester. Your eligibility is determined by the number of credits you are enrolled in at the enrollment freeze, which is after the last day to drop a full semester course with a refund.
12+ credits = 100% of the Pell offer.
11 credits = 92% of the Pell offer.
10 credits = 83% of the Pell offer.
9 credits = 75% of the Pell offer.
8 credits = 67% of the Pell offer.
7 credits = 58% of the Pell offer.
6 credits = 50% of the Pell offer.
5 credits = 42% of the Pell offer.
4 credits = 33% of the Pell offer.
3 credits = 25% of the Pell offer.
2 credits = 17% of the Pell offer.
1 credit = 8% of the Pell offer.
Pell Grants are subject to a Lifetime Eligibility limit of the equivalent of twelve (12) full-time semesters. Students who have met or exceeded this limit are not eligible to receive additional Pell Grants.
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant Program (FSEOG)
FSEOG is a federal grant program intended for students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. An FSEOG does not have to be repaid. Limited funds are available and awarded to Pell Grant recipients enrolled at least half-time. Yearly awards range from $400-$800. If students apply early, they are more likely to receive an FSEOG. The funds are applied directly to the student's account with any excess refunded to the student. Students with a bachelor's degree are not eligible.
The Unique Scholarship
The Unique Annual Scholarship is a State of New Hampshire grant for students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. The Unique Scholarship does not have to be repaid. The student must be a New Hampshire resident, must be enrolled at least half-time (six or more credits), and must have completed the FAFSA by December 31 of the financial aid year. Scholarships are prorated based on a student's actual enrollment each semester.