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Federal Pell Grant

  • Who is eligible: US citizens and permanent residents enrolled in a degree or certificate program as a matriculated student. Students with a prior Bachelor's degree are ineligible for Pell grants.

  • How award is determined: Need-based on federal formula; awards range from $740 to $7,395 total for full-time enrollment in the 2024-25 academic year.

  • How and when to apply: Complete the FAFSA annually as early as possible after October 1 preceding the academic year. If you list SUNY Adirondack as one of your college choices on the FAFSA, the Financial Aid Office will receive your FAFSA from the federal processor. A valid FAFSA must be received no later than your last day of attendance for the academic year.

  • Aggregate limits: Students are limited to 12 full-time equivalent semester awards. Students in a degree program may receive Pell for a maximum of 96 attempted credits. The maximum number of total attempted credits for certificate programs varies since not all have the same minimum number of credits required for graduation. Again, students who have received their first bachelor degree are ineligible for Pell. 

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

  •  Who is eligible: US Citizens and permanent residents enrolled in a degree or certificate program as a matriculated student.

  • How award is determined: Students must be Pell eligible and demonstrate extraordinary financial need.

  • How and when to apply: Complete the FAFSA annually as soon as possible after October 1 preceding the academic year. Funds are limited so apply early.