Q: Am I eligible for a summer Pell Grant if I am eligible for a Federal Pell Grant in the fall and spring?
A: If you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant in the fall and spring, then you will likely be eligible for a summer Pell Grant. However, if you run out of Federal Pell Grant eligibility or if something changes in your financial aid file, you may not be eligible.
Q: What is the minimum enrollment required to receive a Federal Pell Grant in the summer?
A: In general, you must be enrolled in six (6) or more units in the summer to receive a Federal Pell Grant. However, if you want to receive your full summer Pell Grant, enroll in 12 or more units that are considered full-time for summer. For more details visit this article: What is the minimum number of units I need to be enrolled in to receive a disbursement?
Q: Is full-time less in the summer?
A: No, being a full-time student (taking 12 or more units) is the same in all terms: fall, spring, and summer. The college might have different rules for winter and summer terms, but it doesn't apply to financial aid.
Q: When will the summer Federal Pell Grant be awarded?
A: Beginning May 13, summer Federal Pell Grants will be awarded and adjusted three times per day. If you enroll in the summer term, wait 12 hours, and then check your Financial Aid Dashboard. Your summer Pell award will be updated based on your enrollment at that time.
Q: Why do we check enrollment when awarding summer Federal Pell Grants?
A: For summer only, we check your enrollment when awarding summer Federal Pell Grants. This is because there are several scenarios to look for, and it's best to let you know what you are eligible for upfront. This means, your summer Pell Grant award will fluctuate based on how you add and drop courses.
Q: What financial aid application do I fill out?
A: You must complete a 2023-2024 FAFSA or California Dream Act Application by June 30, 2024. Visit this article to Complete your Financial Aid Application Today.