Federal Pell Grants
What is a Federal Pell Grant?
A Federal Pell Grant is a grant funded by the government that does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are only awarded to students who have not earned a bachelor's degree.
How do I apply for a Federal Pell Grant?
To apply for a Federal Pell Grant, follow the step-by-step process on our Financial Aid Checklist. See link on left.
How do I qualify?
To determine if you are eligible, the U.S. Department of Education uses a standard formula, established by Congress, to evaluate the information you reported when you applied. This formula produces an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number. The Student Aid Report (SAR) will tell you this number and whether or not you are eligible.
How much is the grant worth?
How much you get will depend not only on your EFC, but on your cost of attendance, whether you're a full-time or part-time student, and whether you attend school for a full academic year or less. The maximum award is dependent on federal funding.
How will I be paid?
Bellevue University will credit your Federal Pell Grant Funds to your student account. This can then be used to pay your tuition and to charge your books, if you have excess funds available.
Can I receive a Federal Pell Grant if I am enrolled less than half time?
Yes, if you're otherwise eligible. You won't receive as much as if you were enrolled full time, but the University will disburse your Pell Grant funds in accordance with your enrollment status.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
What is a Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant?
A Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is for students with exceptional financial need, that is, students with the lowest Expected Family Contribution (EFC), and gives priority to students who receive Federal Pell Grants. An FSEOG doesn't have to be paid back.
What's the difference between a FSEOG and a Federal Pell Grant?
The US Department of Education guarantees that each participating school will receive enough money to pay the Federal Pell Grants of its eligible students. There's no guarantee every eligible student will be able to receive a FSEOG; students at each school are paid based on the availability of funds.
How will I be paid?
Bellevue University will credit your student account.
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
What is an Academic Competitiveness Grant?
An Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) is for an eligible student who may receive up to $750 for the first academic year of study and up to $1,300 for the second year of study.
What are the eligibility requirements?
To be eligible for each academic year, a student must:
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Be a U.S. citizen;
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Be a Federal Pell grant recipient;
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Be enrolled full-time in a degree program;
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Be enrolled in the first or second academic year of his or her program of study at a two-year or four-year degree-granting institution;
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Have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study (after January 1, 2006, if a first-year student and after January 1, 2005, if a second year student);
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If a first -year student, not have been previously enrolled in an undergraduate program; and
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If a second-year student, have at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for the first academic year.
National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)
What is an National Science and MAthematics Access to Retain Talent Grant?
A National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART) is for an eligible student who may receive up to $4,000 for each of the third and fourth the first academic years of study.
What are the eligibility requirements?
To be eligible for each academic year, a student must:
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Be a U.S. citizen;
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Be a Federal Pell grant recipient;
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Be enrolled full-time in a degree program;
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Be enrolled in a four-year degree-granting institution;
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Major in Biology, Business Information Systems, CIS Networking, CIS Web-Based Networking, CIS Software Programming, Computer Information Systems in Buasiness, Computer Graphic Design (all), Enviromental Science, or Internet Systems and Software Technology; and
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Have at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in the coursework required for the student's major.
Nebraska State Grant (NSG)
Who can qualify for this program?
Must be PELL eligible and the award is given to students with the highest unmet need. This award does not have to be paid back.
The student must be a Nebraska resident.
How do I apply for a Nebraska State Grant?
To apply for this program, you must file the FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA. A separate application is not required.
How many credit hours must I be enrolled?
You must be enrolled at least half-time to qualify.
Other State Grants/Student Aid
Where can I get free information about state student aid?
Free information about state programs may be obtained from the 'state education agency' (usually in the capital of your state). You may also contact our office for phone numbers and addresses.
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