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Federal Grants

Think you have exceptional financial need? You may qualify for federal aid! Please fill out the FAFSA to determine your eligibility.

Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant is the primary source of federal financial aid for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. Award amounts are based on your student aid index (SAI) and your enrollment level.

Attending more than one college

Students cannot receive Federal Pell Grant funding at two colleges at the same time. If you attend more than one school during the same semester, your Federal Pell Grant must be processed at the school where you are pursuing your highest degree. You are responsible for informing both schools.

How much money you can get

  • The maximum and minimum Federal Pell Grant for the academic year is set by the Department of Education and can be found on FSA Partner Connect.
  • Students enrolled less than full time receive a prorated amount based on enrollment intensity.

Lifetime limit

You may receive Federal Pell Grants for up to six years of full-time enrollment, known as lifetime eligibility used (LEU). Students who are close to, or have exceeded, their LEU limit may receive a reduced award or no award for the year.

Pell Grant

For Credit

Awarded only to students who have not yet earned a bachelor’s or professional degree.

How awards are determined:
Your award amount is finalized based on how many credit hours you are enrolled in as of the semester's census date. That is typically the 12th class day.

Pell Grant funds will not pay for:

  • Classes you do not attend
  • Audited courses
  • Courses dropped before the semester begins
  • Courses not required for your certificate or degree program

To Apply for the Pell Grant:

  1. Complete the FAFSA.
  2. Monitor your financial aid account and respond promptly to requests for additional information.
  3. Contact the Financial Aid Office to discuss your eligibility, estimated award, and anticipated disbursement timeline.

Workforce Pell

For Non-Credit (CPD/CE)

Awarded only to students enrolled in federally approved short-term workforce training programs. Eligible programs include:

How awards are determined:
Your award amount is finalized as soon as your enrollment in the approved workforce program is verified.

With Workforce Pell, you can get up to 100% of your program cost covered, plus additional assistance with eligible books and supplies.

To Apply for Workforce Pell:

  1. Complete the FAFSA.
  2. Monitor your financial aid account and respond promptly to requests for additional information.
  3. Contact the Financial Aid Office to discuss your eligibility, estimated award, and anticipated disbursement timeline.
  4. Contact CPD Health Occupations for information about the Phlebotomy Program enrollment and upcoming cohort start dates.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant provides additional financial support to students with the highest financial need. This funding is limited, and awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Who receives FSEOG

Priority is given to students who:

  • Have a 0 SAI, and
  • Apply for financial aid early

Once the school’s annual allocation is fully awarded, no additional FSEOG funds can be given out for that academic year.

How FSEOG Is Disbursed

  • Funds are posted to your student account after your attendance is confirmed in each class.
  • Awards may be reduced for classes you do not attend.
  • If you withdraw before the semester begins, your FSEOG award may be canceled.

work study

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Want to gain work experience while funding your education? You can earn up to $7,000 per year with federal and state work study. Check out our work study options and apply today!

Work Study

 

Contact Information

Need some more help with your financial aid? Get your questions answered quickly. Join in a financial aid live chat or schedule a virtual appointment! For general questions, reach out to us at 281-998-6150 or FinAid@sjcd.edu. Or visit our office on one of our campuses below. 

Central Campus

Building 27, Room C27.1300
281-998-6150, option 1

Directions

Fall/Spring Hours
Mon-Thurs: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summer Hours
Mon-Thurs: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m. - Noon

North Campus

Building 6, Room N6.150
281-998-6150, option 1

Directions

Fall/Spring Hours
Mon-Thurs: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summer Hours
Mon-Thurs: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m. - Noon

South Campus

Building 6, Room S6.181
281-998-6150, option 1

Directions

Fall/Spring Hours
Mon-Thurs: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summer Hours
Mon-Thurs: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m. - Noon

Generation Park Campus

Generation Park G2.101
(Admissions Office)
Admissions@sjcd.edu
281-998-6350 ext. 7678

Directions

Fall/Spring Hours
Mon-Thurs: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Summer Hours
Mon-Thurs: 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m. - Noon