Grants for Undergraduate Students
Federal Grants
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for consideration for these grants.
Federal Pell Grant
The Pell Grant is need-based federal financial aid awarded by the U.S. Department of Education to help eligible students pay for college costs, including tuition, fees, room and board, and other educational expenses. Eligibility is based on a formula established each year by the federal government. Students enrolled half-time or less-than-half-time may receive a partial grant. The amount varies with program funding.
When completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), if Duquesne University was not listed as a potential school of enrollment:
- The student must submit all copies of the Student Aid Report (SAR) to finalize the award.
- The award is shown as estimated if the SAR is required and has not been received by the Financial Aid Office.
- The amount of a Federal Pell Grant indicated on this notice indicates the student's eligibility based on full-time enrollment for the year (unless otherwise stated).
- An estimated Federal Pell Grant is not an official award.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) provides additional financial support to high-need students. Eligibility is determined by the information included in your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) .
These are given to full-time students with exceptional financial need, who meet posted deadlines, if funding is available.
- This grant can be canceled if the recipient fails to submit Federal Pell Grant SARs when requested.
State Grants
Pennsylvania State Grant (PHEAA)
Full and part-time undergraduate Pennsylvania residents who demonstrate need. To be eligible for renewal, students must maintain academic progress as determined by PHEAA.
- An estimated award is based on projected eligibility and is not an official award.
- It is assumed the student will apply for the award and will meet all requirements of the award, including filing prior to deadline dates.
- The University cannot replace estimated funds which are not awarded due to the failure of the student to apply on time.
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