Pell Grant

Pell Grants are the primary student aid grant program funded by the federal government. Over $5,000,000 is paid annually to Southwestern Oklahoma State University students. Awards for the 2008-2009 award year ranged from $923 to a maximum of $4,731 per year. Pell Grants are the first type of aid we consider for awarding for each student.

How much you may actually receive will depend not only on the maximum as set by Congress this year and your computed Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as determined from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, but also on whether you are a full or part-time student. Students who enroll in less than full-time hours may receive a prorated Pell Grant award, or in some circumstances may lose Pell eligibility entirely. If enrolling in less than full-time hours you should speak with a Student Financial Services Counselor about your eligibility.

Pell grants are only awarded and payable to undergraduate students who have not already earned a bachelor's or professional degree. A professional degree would include a degree in a field such as pharmacy. Once a student earns a bachelor's degree they are immediately ineligible for further Pell Grant payments, even if such payments were originally scheduled. Also note you may not receive Pell Grant funds from more than one school at a time.

The Pell Grant award you qualify for will be shown on your Award Letter. If eligible, your Pell Grant award will be automatically credited to your student account at the beginning of each semester for which you have been awarded Pell Grant Funds.