What income level does it take to be eligible for a Pell grant?
It depends upon each family’s individual circumstances. For example, a family of six with two children in college simultaneously will have more financial need than another family with the same income that has only a single child. Depending upon their financial need, some students will be eligible for the full Pell grant (currently $4,050 per year), while others may qualify for a partial Pell grant. Students who are not eligible for Pell grants may still receive other types of financial aid. How will my financial need be determined? Every student who wishes to be considered for need-based financial aid must complete the FAFSA—Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA information is provided to the University, which allows us to determine the student’s financial need. “Need” is defined as the total cost of attendance—tuition, room and board, books, and related expenses’ minus the family’s expected contribution. What is “expected family contribution”? Expected family contributio
