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Federal and State Grant Programs

Federal Grant Programs

Federal Pell Grant

The Pell Grant is a federal aid program which provides grants ranging in amount from $400 to $5,550, depending on the student's eligibility as determined by federal methodology. To receive consideration, the student must be enrolled for a minimum of three credits per semester in a degree or certificate program. Since the Federal Pell Grant is the foundation of all financial aid, all aid applicants are required to apply for this Grant. The Student Financial Aid Committee will develop the financial aid package with the appropriate Pell Grant expectation.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

The Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is a federal aid program which provides grants ranging from $100 to $4,000 annually to Pell Grant recipients who demonstrate exceptional financial need.

State Grant Programs

Pennsylvania State Grants (PHEAA)

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency provides state grants ranging from $400 to $3,600 annually. PHEAA requires that the program of study be at least two academic years in duration and that the student carry a minimum of six (6) credits per semester. The state grant may be awarded for a total of four academic years contingent upon annual application and continued eligibility. Veterans who satisfy all other PHEAA eligibility requirements may be entitled to a full ($3,600) state grant. The state grant is the floor of financial aid and all aid applicants are required to apply for this type of assistance. The financial aid package will be developed with the appropriate state grant expectation.

FILING DEADLINE: May 1 of each year (prior to the start of the fall term).

For further information contact: Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), 1-800-692-7392, email granthelp@pheaa.org.

Out-of-State Grants/Scholarships

Many states administer grant/scholarship programs for students attending colleges both in and out-of-state. All students applying to Gwynedd-Mercy College for financial aid are required to apply for state funds wherever available. Delaware, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia offer state grants for their residents who are studying in another state. Applicants should consult guidance counselors and/or state agencies for information.