Grants

Federal Pell Grant

The most need-based of the student aid programs, this program provides grant aid to low- and middle-income undergraduate students. Awards vary depending on the financial circumstances of students and their families. Pell Grant does not have to be repaid in most circumstances, but students must meet satisfactory academic progress to remain eligible. Based on changes made to the Title IV student aid program in 2012, undergraduate students can only receive a Federal Pell Grant for up to 12 semesters (or its equivalent - 600%).

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

Participating schools award FSEOG to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need, based on the availability of funds. FSEOG awards for Bishop State Community College are $500 per semester. FSEOG does not have to be repaid in most circumstances, but students must meet satisfactory academic progress to remain eligible and must have a -1500 to 0 SAI. FSEOG is awarded automatically to eligible students as FAFSAs are received until funds are exhausted.