The Federal Pell Grant program is the largest grant program available. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Federal Pell Grants are usually awarded to eligible undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s degree or professional degree and who are enrolled in an eligible program. Federal Pell Grant award amounts can vary yearly.
The Federal Pell Grant at Trenholm State Community College is prorated based on enrollment intensity. Enrollment intensity is determined by the number of credit hours in which a student is enrolled relative to full-time enrollment, with full-time defined as 12 credit hours. The following chart illustrates how enrollment intensity affects the percentage of the maximum Pell Grant award a student may receive.
| Credit Hours | Enrollment Intensity (%) | Pell Grant Award Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 12 or more | 100% | 100% |
| 11 | 92% | 92% |
| 10 | 83% | 83% |
| 9 | 75% | 75% |
| 8 | 67% | 67% |
| 7 | 58% | 58% |
| 6 | 50% | 50% |
| 5 | 42% | 42% |
| 4 | 33% | 33% |
| 3 | 25% | 25% |
| 2 | 17% | 17% |
| 1 | 8% | 8% |
NOTE: Pell Lifetime Eligibility Usage (LEU) limits the number of years or semesters that a student can receive Pell funds. Full-time students can only receive Title IV aid for a total of 6 years or 12 semesters. This timeframe is increased for part-time students.