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Federal Pell Grant
A Pell Grant is a subsidy the U.S. federal government provides for students who need it to pay for college.

Eligibility

  • Pursuing either a certificate, associates, or first bachelor’s degree.
  • Not currently incarcerated in a Federal or State penal institution.
  • Cannot receive a Pell Grant at two schools in the same semester.

Pell Recalculation

Amount will be adjusted to reflect actual enrollment up until the Pell Recalculation Date.

On this date your enrollment is locked, and if you add a class after this date, you will not receive additional Pell Grant to help pay for the added class.

Award Amount

Based on enrollment

  • Full-time (12 or more credits)
  • 3/4-time (9-11 credits)
  • 1/2-time (6-8 credits)
  • Less than 1/2-time (1-5 credits)

Example: If you have been awarded $1,000 in Federal Pell Grant for one term, you will receive the following amount based on your enrollment:

  • Full-time = $1,000
  • 3/4-time = $750
  • 1/2-time = $500
  • Less than 1/2-time = $250

Disbursement

Pell Grant is sent automatically to the Bursar's Office beginning the first day of the semester.

Your Pell will first pay your outstanding tuition and fees.

After this balance is paid, any excess financial aid will be refunded to you either by check, or through direct deposit (which you may set up in your myUVU student account).

Continued Eligibility

  • Complete a new FAFSA each award year.
  • Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress each semester.
  • Meet all other eligibility requirements.
  • If you have received a Pell Grant for the equivalent of 12 full-time semesters, you will no longer be eligible for a Pell Grant.
  • Students may receive Pell Grant for up to three full-time semesters in one year.
  • For the third semester, students must be enrolled at least six credit hours.

To Whom Your Federal Student Aid Information is Sent

Federal Pell Grant and Loan information is sent to the U.S. Department of Education. This information is then included in the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and is accessible to you and authorized agencies, lenders, servicers, and institutions.

View Your Pell Grant & Loan History

Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant
The Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant (IASG) is a grant that students, who meet specific eligibility criteria, may receive to help pay for educational expenses.

The Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant (IASG) is a grant that students, who meet specific eligibility criteria, may receive to help pay for educational expenses.

Eligibility

  • Complete the FAFSA.
  • Must not be eligible for a Pell Grant based on your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), but must meet all remaining Pell eligibility requirements.
  • Parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. armed forces and died as a result of military service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of 9/11.
  • Under 24 years old or enrolled in college at least part-time at the time of your parent’s or guardian’s death.

IASG Recalculation

Amount will be adjusted to reflect actual enrollment up until the IASG Recalculation Date.

On this date your enrollment is locked, and if you add a class after this date, you will not receive additional IASG Grant to help pay for the added class.

Award Amount

Based on enrollment

  • Full-time (12 or more credits)
  • 3/4-time (9-11 credits)
  • 1/2-time (6-8 credits)
  • Less than 1/2-time (1-5 credits)

Example: If you have been awarded $1,000 in Federal Pell Grant for one term, you will receive the following amount based on your enrollment:

  • Full-time = $1,000
  • 3/4-time = $750
  • 1/2-time = $500
  • Less than 1/2-time = $250

Disbursement

IASG Grant is sent automatically to the Bursar's Office beginning the first day of the semester.

Your IASG will first pay your outstanding tuition and fees.

After this balance is paid, any excess financial aid will be refunded to you either by check, or through direct deposit (which you may set up in your myUVU student account).

Continued Eligibility

  • Complete a new FAFSA each award year.
  • Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress each semester.
  • Meet all other eligibility requirements.
  • If you have received an IASG for the equivalent of 12 full-time semesters, you will no longer be eligible for an IASG.

To Whom Your Federal Student Aid Information is Sent

Federal Pell Grant and Loan information is sent to the U.S. Department of Education. This information is then included in the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and is accessible to you and authorized agencies, lenders, servicers, and institutions.

View Your Pell Grant & Loan History

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a grant for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need.

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is a grant for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need.

Eligibility

  • Complete the FAFSA.
  • Must be awarded a Pell Grant
  • Exceptional financial need based on a student’s Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)

Award Amount

Award amount varies.

Students with the lowest EFC are awarded first until funding is no longer available.

Continued Eligibility

  • Complete a new FAFSA each award year
  • Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress each semester
  • Meet all other eligibility requirements
  • Due to the limited funding, there is no guarantee you will receive this award every year

Disbursement

SEOG is sent automatically to the Bursar's Office beginning the first day of the semester.

Your SEOG will first pay your outstanding tuition and fees.

After this balance is paid, any excess financial aid will be refunded to you either by check, or through direct deposit (which you may set up in your myUVU student account).

Continued Eligibility

  • Complete a new FAFSA each award year.
  • Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress each semester.
  • Meet all other eligibility requirements.

This webpage does not contain all of the information about the FSEOG.

LEARN MORE ABOUT FSEOG

Talent Development Award Program
The Talent Development Award Program is a state grant that is intended to recruit and train individuals to work in certain jobs.

The Talent Development Award Program is a state grant that is intended to recruit and train individuals to work in certain jobs that have a high demand for new employees and offer high wages in Utah, ensuring students with the highest financial need are supported.

Eligibility

  • Complete the FAFSA and all federal aid requirements by March 1, 2023, for the 2023-2024 year.
  • Must have demonstrated financial need.
  • Must have a 2.0 GPA.
  • For the 2023-2024 year, be enroll in one of the following programs: Foundations of App Development; Info Systems and Technology; Information Systems/Technology; Computer Science; Information Systems; Network Administration; Network Specialist; Information Technology.

Award Amount

$5,000 for the year ($2,500 in Fall and $2,500 in Spring).

Continued Eligibility

  • Complete a new FAFSA each award year and have a complete financial aid file by the deadline.
  • Meet all other eligibility requirements.
  • Due to limited funding, there is no guarantee you will receive this award every year.

 
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