Federal Pell grants are given to students who have demonstrated the need for financial assistance in order to pay for attending college. Grants are accepted at over 5,400 higher education institutions. Pell grant amounts are determined by several factors including the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), cost of attending school, whether the student attends school full or part time and if he or she is attending for an entire year or not. For more information, contact
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, D.C. 20202
1-800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327)
www.ed.gov
Students who want to pursue a career in teaching can apply for grants through the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program. Enacted under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, the TEACH grant program provides grants up to $4,000 per year for students who commit to becoming a teacher in a school attended by students from low-income households. Teachers must instruct in high-need areas such as science, reading and math. If a student fails to complete his or her commitment, the grant will convert into a loan with interest dating back to when the grants were dispersed. For more information, contact
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, D.C. 20202
1-800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327)
www.ed.gov
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is given to undergraduate students who need help paying for school. Students who applied for federal Pell grants and have the lowest EFC amounts receive primary consideration. FSEOG amounts range from $100 to $4,000 a year based on the student's financial need, school funding and when the application was submitted. Grant amounts can be received by students by being credited to their account, by check or by both methods. For more information, contact
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, D.C. 20202
1-800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327)
www.ed.gov