By completing the FAFSA, you are applying for all types of Federal and State aid available. This includes:
- Federal Pell Grants
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
- Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Opportunity Grant (for Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Residents)
- Federal Direct Loan Programs (Stafford and Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students)
- Alternative Loans
- Federal Work Study Program
View a complete description of the federally funded financial aid programs online, or pick up a Student Guide at the Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech Financial Aid Office. Listed below is some summary information about grants and loans currently being offered at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech.
Grants (Gift aid that requires no repayment)
Federal Pell Grant:
- $767 - $7395 (set by Federal Government)
- The Pell Grant has a lifetime limit of 6 full years or its equivalency
- Eligibility is determined by need
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG):
- $600 at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech
- Available only to students who are eligible for the Pell Grant
Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ State Opportunity Grant:
- For Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ residents to use at an Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ college
- The Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Student Assistance Commission determines eligibility
- Awards vary
- Students must be undergraduates
- Pro-rated awards are available for part-time students
Employment (Money that can be earned through a part-time job)
Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP):
for job postings.
- $2,500 initial award
- Work at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech approved FWSP position or at an approved Work-Study site
- Must be enrolled at least half-time and have financial need
- A listing of NON Work-Study part-time jobs can also be found at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech Career Services or online. Any Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech student can apply for these jobs. No financial aid application is required.