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Grants - are considered to be 'gift aid' because there is no requirement to repay or to work in exchange for the funds.
Federal Pell Grant
The Pell Grant program was established by the federal government to provide a basic core of aid for eligible
undergraduate students. Eligibility is determined by the Department of Education.
Eligibility requirements:
- You must not have a bachelor’s degree.
Available amounts:
- Amounts are based on federal funding.
- The highest award for 2006-2007 was $4,050.
- This amount may be adjusted annually by the Federal Government.
Special information:
- The Federal Financial Aid Processor will send you a Student Aid Report
[SAR] indication your eligibility.
- Eligibility may be transferred to any post-secondary school participating
in federal programs.
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant
This grant is federally funded. Funds are awarded to the school in lump sums and the college selects eligible
students and determines award amounts.
Eligibility requirements:
- Students must not have a Bachelor’s degree.
- Students must be Pell Grant eligible.
- Students must have unmet need in their package.
Available amounts:
- Federal limits ranged from $100 to $4,000 a year for 2007-2008.
- The full time award at KCC for 2006-2007 was $660.
Special information:
- The financial aid office will determine, and notify Students, of Students eligibility.
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