Eligibility

• Pursuing either a certificate, associates, or first bachelor’s degree.
• Not currently incarcerated in a Federal or State penal institution.
• Cannot receive a Pell Grant at two schools in the same semester.

Pell Recalculation

Amount will be adjusted to reflect actual enrollment up until the Pell Recalculation Date.

On this date your enrollment is locked, and if you add a class after this date, you will not receive additional Pell Grant to help pay for the added class.

Award Amount

Student Pell Grant offers will be for full-time, however, if a student is taking a less-than full-time course load, they may still receive a portion of their Pell Grant based on the number of credit hours they take. The below chart is an example of the percentage a student might receive in Pell based on the number of credit hours.

Credit Hours	Enrollment Intensity Formula	Enrollment Intensity	Enrollment Status Equivalent
12 (or more)	12 ÷ 12 = 1.0	100%	Full-Time
11	11 ÷ 12 = 0.917	92%	Three-Quarter Time
10	10 ÷ 12 = 0.833	83%	Three-Quarter Time
9	9 ÷ 12 = 0.75	75%	Three-Quarter Time
8	8 ÷ 12 = 0.667	67%	Half-Time
7	7 ÷ 12 = 0.583	58%	Half-Time
6	6 ÷ 12 = 0.50	50%	Half-Time
5	5 ÷ 12 = 0.417	42%	Less-than-Half-Time
4	4 ÷ 12 = 0.333	33%	Less-than-Half-Time
3	3 ÷ 12 = 0.25	25%	Less-than-Half-Time
2	2 ÷ 12 = .0167	17%	Less-than-Half-Time
1	1 ÷ 12 = 0.083	8%	Less-than-Half-Time

Example: If you have been awarded $1,000 in Federal Pell Grant for one term, you will receive the following amount based on your enrollment:

• 12 credits = $1,000
• 11 credits = $920
• 10 credits = $830
• 9 credits = $750
• 8 credits = $670
• 7 credits = $580
• 6 credits = $500
• 5 credits = $420
• 4 credits = $330
• 3 credits = $250
• 2 credits = $170
• 1 credit = $80

Disbursement

Pell Grant is sent automatically to the Bursar's Office beginning the first day of the semester.

Your Pell will first pay your outstanding tuition and fees.

After this balance is paid, any excess financial aid will be refunded to you either by check, or through direct deposit (which you may set up in your myUVU student account).

Continued Eligibility

• Complete a new FAFSA each award year.
• Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress each semester.
• Meet all other eligibility requirements.
• If you have received a Pell Grant for the equivalent of 12 full-time semesters, you will no longer be eligible for a Pell Grant.
• Students may receive Pell Grant for up to three full-time semesters in one year.
  • 2023-2024 school year only: For the third semester, students must be enrolled at least six credit hours.

To Whom Your Federal Student Aid Information is Sent

Federal Pell Grant and Loan information is sent to the U.S. Department of Education. This information is then included in the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and is accessible to you and authorized agencies, lenders, servicers, and institutions.

View Your Pell Grant & Loan History

The Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant (IASG) and Children of Fall Heroes (CFH) Scholarship will allow students who meet specific eligibility criteria to receive the maximum Pell Grant amount.

Students must self-identify potential eligibility on the FAFSA, and then will be required to submit supporting documentation to the UVU Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. 

Eligibility 

• The child of a parent or guardian who died in the line of duty while (a) serving on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001; or (b) actively serving as and performing the duties of a public safety officer; and
• Less than 33 years old as of the January 1 prior to the award year for which the applicant is applying (e.g., for the 2024-25 award year, a student must be less than 33 years old as of January 1, 2024, to be eligible).

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is a grant for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need.

Eligibility

• Complete the FAFSA.
• Must be awarded a Pell Grant
• Exceptional financial need based on a student’s Student Aid Index (SAI)

Award Amount

Award amount varies.

Funding is limited.

Continued Eligibility

• Complete a new FAFSA each award year
• Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress each semester
• Meet all other eligibility requirements
• Due to the limited funding, there is no guarantee you will receive this award every year

Disbursement

SEOG is sent automatically to the Bursar's Office beginning the first day of the semester.

Your SEOG will first pay your outstanding tuition and fees.

After this balance is paid, any excess financial aid will be refunded to you either by check, or through direct deposit (which you may set up in your myUVU student account).