FEDERAL PELL GRANT

Eligibility for a Pell Grant is determined by the US department of Education based on the EFC (expected family contribution) calculated from the financial data provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  It is available to undergraduate students pursuing a first bachelor's degree. To apply for a Pell Grant students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students may receive up to $5350 for the 2009-10 award year.  Award amounts are prorated based on EFC and actual student enrollment. 

Beginning with the 2009-10 award year, students may receive up to 200% of their maximum scheduled award (based on the EFC) during one award year (Fall, Spring, Summer).  One scheduled award equals 100% of the award amount for a full-time student.  Students may be enrolled less than half-time and receive disbursements for the first scheduled award.  However, students must be enrolled at least half-time to receive funds for a second scheduled award.

Students who first receive a Pell Grant on or after July 1, 2008 can receive a Pell Grant for a maximum of 18 semesters of full-time undergraduate enrollment (or the equivalent), also subject to the first-time bachelor's degree limitation.  Only the amount (or percent) of time that a student is enrolled will count against that time limit.

FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT (SEOG)

The SEOG is a non-repayable grant available to Pell Grant-eligible students. Students pursuing a second undergraduate program are not eligible to receive SEOG.  To apply for an SEOG, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  The FAFSA must be received at the Federal processing center prior to March 15, 2009 (for the 2009-10 academic year) to receive priority consideration for this grant.

Typical award amounts range from $600-$800 and are awarded to students enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours per semester.

The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant/Loan Program provides up to $4,000 per year in grants to graduate and undergraduate students who intend to teach full-time in high-need subject areas for at least four years at schools that serve students from low-income families.

• Undergraduate study: up to $4,000 per year for first baccalaureate to a maximum of $16,000
• Graduate study: up to $4,000 per year for a Master’s degree to a maximum of $8,000
• Individual TEACH Grant/Loan awards are prorated based on actual enrollment up to the academic year limits:  12+ credit hours - $2000/semester; 9-11 credit hours - $1500/semester; 6-8 credit hours - $1000/semester; 1-5 credit hours - $500/semester.

Please note: If you fail to complete the 4-year teaching obligation within 8 years of completing or ceasing your program of study, you will have to repay the grant with interest (it will become a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan).

The application for the 2009-2010 academic year is the FAFSA.  There is a question on the FAFSA on the Web (www.fafsa.ed.gov) which indicates your interest in the TEACH Grant/Loan.  If you have already completed the FAFSA and are not sure whether you answered this question, you can view your submitted FAFSA and make corrections at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

TEACH Grant/Loan Eligibility and Service Requirements

The North Dakota Student Financial Assistance Program provides grants to North Dakota residents in need of financial assistance.

Students who are eligible may receive a grant of $1200 for the 2009-2010 academic year. Students must be enrolled in and maintain full-time undergraduate status to be eligible to receive the grant. Students pursuing a second undergraduate program are not eligible.

A North Dakota State Grant may be received for up to eight semesters and must be used to attend an eligible North Dakota institution.

To apply for a North Dakota State Grant, students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and indicate North Dakota resident status.

The deadline for priority consideration for the 2009-2010 academic year is March 15, 2009 (this means that the FAFSA must be received at the processing center by this date to meet deadline). Applications may be submitted after this date and will be considered only if funds are available after awards have been offered to all eligible students whose applications were received by March 15.

Please note:  as for other federal financial aid programs, coursework that does not count toward the graduation requirements at UND (i.e. Math 102 Intermediate Algebra, all audited coursework) are also not counted for ND State Grant eligibility.

OTHER SOURCES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

There are many other sources of financial assistance available to UND students, such as Army ROTC scholarships, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)/Tribal Scholarship funds, North Dakota National Guard tuition waivers, Veterans Educational benefits, Vocational Rehabilitation, and the Gabriel J. Brown Trust Loan. Students should contact the appropriate agency or the Student Financial Aid Office for more information about these programs.

Graduate students may also apply for scholarships and tuition waivers at the Graduate School Office.