Federal Pell Grants

Who is eligible?

To be considered for a Federal Pell Grant, students must first submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Your FAFSA information and course load determine your eligibility and award amount. If eligible, NAU will inform you of your Pell Grant status and amount through your financial aid offer and in your LOUIE account.

Federal Pell Grant eligibility considerations

A student’s eligibility for the Pell Grant is based on:

• Financial need
• Cost of attendance
• Student Aid Index (SAI)
• Status as a full-time, part-time, or less than half-time student
• Plans to attend either the full academic year or less
• Meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

How much money can I receive?

Amounts can change yearly. The maximum Federal Pell Grant award is $7,395 for the 2024–25 award year. Not all students will receive the maximum amount. The amount each student will receive is based on the eligibility factors listed above.

NAU’s Net Price Calcuator is a great way to estimate whether you are eligible for the Pell Grant, as well as what other scholarships and financial aid you might receive.

Year-round Pell

In certain situations, an eligible student can receive up to 150% of their Pell Grant award for an award year.

For example, if you were eligible for a $2,000 Pell Grant for the year and are enrolled full-time for both fall and spring term, you’d likely receive $1,000 in the fall and $1,000 in spring. However, under certain circumstances (such as attending the summer term), you might be eligible to receive up to an additional 50% (in this case, $1,000).

Contact Financial Aid for more details.

Additional information

• Learn more about Pell Grants with Federal Student Aid website. Federal Student Aid is a great resource to get information about eligibility and how the grant works.
• In addition, we’re always here to help you better understand your grant and aid eligibility. Give us a call at 928-523-4951 or email financial.aid@nau.edu to get started.