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Year-round eligibility for Pell

The U.S. Department of Education has implemented year-round Pell for eligible students. Students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits for undergraduates). Eligible students can receive Pell in the fall, spring, and summer terms without the summer portion reduced IF the student has 450% or more of remaining Pell Grant eligibility. If the student has less than 500% of remaining Pell Grant eligibility, the amount of Pell used by the student in fall and/or spring terms will directly reduce the amount of Pell Grant available to the student in the summer term. Note: students are limited to 600% (12 semesters) of Pell Grant eligibility.

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Other federal grant programs

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

These grants are only awarded to students who meet the strict need guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Education and submit the FAFSA to °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ by December 1. Only Pell-eligible students may receive SEOG. Pell-eligibility does not guarantee SEOG. .

The TEACH Grant

A federal grant program for students planning to be teachers in a high need field within a low-income school. The University of Akron has set additional specifications for TEACH Grant recipients. .