Grants

WMU participates in several grant programs. Grants are typically for undergraduate students with significant financial need and do not need to be repaid. To determine eligibility for grant programs, you must file a FAFSA every year. Get the details on Pell, SEOG and the Western Grant below. Click here for information about the TEACH grant program.

Pell grant

• Federally funded (funding not limited)
• Awarded to students with exceptional need per federal criteria
• Awarded by WMU as Federal Pell Grant on award notice
• Scheduled award amounts for full-time students in 2009-10:
  • minimum $976
  • maximum $5,350
• Scheduled award amounts for full-time students in 2010-11:
  • minimum $1,176
  • maximum $5,550

Eligibility

• Undergraduate students
• First bachelor's degree
• New for 2012-13: Lifetime limit of six years eligibility, or the full time equivalent of six years if attending less than full time. See an example of how the new rule works on the Department of Education website.
• Award amount based upon EFC, enrollment status and enrollment period

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

• Federally funded (limited funding)
• Need-based
• Awarded to students with exceptional need
• Funds may not be available for students who apply after April 1st for the upcoming aid year
• Award amounts at WMU
  • minimum $200
  • maximum $1,200

Eligibility

• Undergraduate students
• First bachelor's degree
• Award eligibility based up EFC, enrollment and other resources
• Award amount adjusted or canceled if enrolled less than half-time
• Award may be adjusted or canceled if your EFC changes or you receive additional resources

WMU Grant

• University funded (limited funding)
• Need-based
• Funds may not be available for students who apply after April 1st for the upcoming aid year
• Award amounts:
  • minimum $200
  • maximum $2,000

Eligibility

• Undergraduate students
• Enrolled at least half-time
• Award eligibility based up EFC, enrollment and other resources
• Award amount canceled if enrolled less than half-time
• Award may be adjusted or canceled if EFC changes or if you receive additional resources

 

Update: 04/16/2012 10:56 AM