Federal Pell Grants are intended for undergraduate students with significant financial need who have not already earned a bachelor’s degree. Pell Grant eligibility and award amount is based on several factors, including Student Aid Index (SAI), enrollment status, and other federal eligibility requirements. SAI is calculated using the information students provide on their FAFSA using a federally mandated formula.
Students may receive Pell Grant funds for up to the equivalent of six years of full-time enrollment (600% Lifetime Eligibility Used). This limit includes Pell Grant awarded while attending other colleges or universities.
You cannot receive Pell Grant funds from two different schools for the same enrollment period, including overlapping terms.
Students must be enrolled in 12 units to be considered eligible for full-time status each term. This requirement applies separately to the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.
Students intending to transfer to a four-year college or university should not use more than 300% of their Federal Pell Grant Award at IVC. In order to reserve potential future grant eligibility, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 949-451-5287.
About Federal Financial Aid Programs
You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for any of the Federal programs. You must be a U.S citizen or an eligible noncitizen to qualify for aid. If you are in default on a student loan or owe a refund on a federal grant, you will not be eligible for federal student financial aid until the default is cleared or the overpayment repaid.