Federal Pell Grant
is a federally-funded grant program to assist students who have
demonstrated significant financial need. Students taking 12 hours or
more per semester receive a full grant; 9-11 hours receive ¾ grants,
6-8 hours ½ grant, and less than six hours approximately ¼ grant. If
you have been selected for verification, your Pell Grant will remain an
estimate until the verification process is completed.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
are federally funded grants awarded on the basis of high financial
need. Awarding of the SEOG is usually made first to recipients of the
Federal Pell Grant.
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
is a federally funded grant awarded to full time Pell Grant recipients
who are US citizens. The grant is awarded to 1st and 2nd year students
who are enrolled full time and participated in rigorous secondary
school curriculum. A 3.00 GPA must be maintained for renewal in the
second year.
National SMART Grant is a federally funded
grant awarded to full time Pell Grant recipients who are US Citizens.
The grant is awarded to 3rd and 4th year students who are enrolled full
time in a 4-year degree program and have maintained a 3.00 GPA. The
major fields of study who qualify for this grant are Computer Science,
Engineering, Technology, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences,
and Designated Foreign Languages.
Washington State Need Grants (WSNG)
are available to eligible residents of the State of Washington who
attend PLU. These grants are intended for students with high need.
Grants are awarded at PLU in accordance with the Washington State
Higher Education Coordinating Board policies. Students taking 12 hours
or more per semester receive a full grant; 9-11 hours receive ¾ grant,
and 6-8 hours receive ½ grant. The grant can be received for a maximum
of ten semesters or fifteen quarters. In order to be eligible for the
Washington State Need Grant, a student must not be pursuing a degree in
Theology. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is reviewed after every
semester. Please contact the Financial Aid Office with any questions
about this program. Funding may also be available for those students
enrolled in either four or six credit hours. State Need Grant funds
can now be deposited directly to your student account. The Student
Directive for Disbursement of State Aid form notifies PLU as to whether
you would like to use the new electronic option or use the paper check
option for the State Need Grant. The form is available on the
Financial Aid Website: http://www.plu.edu/~faid/downloadabledocuments/.
The completed Student Directive informs PLU as to your selection of
electronic or paper delivery of your State Need Grant funds. Please
contact the Financial Aid Office for additional information about this
process.
Washington State Educational Opportunity Grants (EOG)
are awarded to transfer students with an Associate’s Degree or junior
standing. The amount of $2,500 per year is subject to state funding.
Students must apply for EOG prior to attending PLU. Eligibility
requirements and the selection process is handled through the Higher
Education Coordinating Board. Applicants must be placebound residents
of Washington State. Students must be enrolled at least six hours per
term. (See SAP.) Download applications from http://www.hecb.wa.gov/Paying/index.asp.
The Student Directive for Disbursement of State Aid is now also
required for the EOG Grant. See above for additional information on
the Student Directive.
Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE)
is available to students who have completed at least one year in a
vocational program approved by the State Board for Community and
Technical Colleges. Applicant must be a Washington State resident, a
high school graduate, and must maintain a PLU cumulative GPA of 3.00
each term. The award is for two years (four semesters) and the amount
varies each year depending on state funding. (See SAP) Download
applications from www.wtb.wa.gov.
Washington Scholar’s Award
is available to students who are “Washington State Scholars” for up to
four years, subject to State Legislative adjustment. To renew each
year the student must maintain a 3.30 cumulative PLU GPA. The
Washington Scholars Program honors three graduating high school seniors
from each legislative district each year. For more information visit www.hecb.wa.gov/Paying/index.asp
All
awards from federal and state sources are made assuming the anticipated
funds will be available. Should a reduction in funding occur, your
award may be reduced or eliminated.