Financial - Northwest Mississippi Community College
Financial - Northwest Mississippi Community College
Financial - Northwest Mississippi Community College
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
what are<br />
grants?<br />
Grants are federal aid that, unlike loans, do not have to be paid back as<br />
long as you are enrolled in more than 60 percent of the semester. They are<br />
given based on financial need determined by questions you answer on the<br />
FAFSA. Below are listed some of the types of grants you can receive while<br />
attending <strong>Northwest</strong>.<br />
Pell Grant<br />
This grant is available to any student working on his or her first undergraduate degree.<br />
Amount awarded is determined by information provided on the FAFSA and is based on the<br />
Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and the number of hours the student is enrolled. The<br />
maximum award for the 2011-2012 school year was $5,550.<br />
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)<br />
FSEOG is awarded to the student with exceptional financial need or the lowest EFC. Priority<br />
is given to students who receive Federal Pell Grants. There is no application for this grant.<br />
Grant size varies, but it typically ranges from $100-$400.<br />
For more information<br />
Visit www.northwestms.edu/grants