Grant Programs - Office of Finacial Aid

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GRANT Programs

Federal Pell Grant Program
Federal Pell Grants do not have to be repaid. They are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a Bachelor’s degree (in the

United States

or abroad). In order to receive a Pell Grant, you must have financial need. You may receive a Pell Grant as long as you are enrolled in a degree or certificate program and are taking at least one (1) credit. Not everyone is eligible for a Pell Grant if they are below halftime enrollment (under six (6) credit hours).Check with your Financial Aid Counselor to confirm your individual eligibility.

The maximum amount of Pell Grant you can receive each year is determined by the amount of funding received from Congress. The maximum amount is $4,310, if you are eligible.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
An FSEOG is for undergraduates with exceptional financial need. An FSEOG doesn't have to be repaid. Priority is given to those students who have the lowest Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The amount of FSEOG available each year to students is determined by the amount of funding that is given to the school each year. Awards at UDC generally are $500.00 per semester pending the availability of funds.

Institutional Grant Program
The Institutional Grant Funds (IG) can be awarded to both undergraduate and graduate students based on the availability of funding. An IG doesn’t have to be repaid. IG awards at UDC generally are $500.00 per semester pending the availability of funds.

District of Columbia Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program (LEAP)
The D.C. Leveraging Education Assistance Partnership Program (formerly called SSIG) is a grant offered to DC residents for education or training beyond the high school level. The D.C. Leveraging Educational Assistance Program is funded through matching funds by the District of Columbia and the Federal Government. Eligibility for this need-based award is based on a review of the financial information on the Student Aid Report.

Applicants should file the FAFSA as soon as the end of the year family income information becomes available. In order to submit the D.C. LEAP application, you must have a copy of your SAR. The deadline date to submit your LEAP application is June 1, to the Financial Aid Office.