Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant is a need-based grant offered to students pursuing their first post-secondary degree. The U.S. Department of Education determines eligibility and the amount. Pell recipients may receive a Pell Grant for a maximum of 18 terms.

Students must meet the following criteria:

1. Be an undergraduate student.
2. Must not possess a bachelor's degree.
3. Demonstrate financial need according to the Pell guidelines.
4. Must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Please note that effective July 1^st, 2026, students who are receiving non-federal grants and scholarships that meet or exceed their full cost of attendance will not be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

SEOG is a limited-fund, campus-based grant program that is available to students who demonstrate high financial need and are Federal Pell Grant recipients. Students with high need that complete the FAFSA application by MSOE’s Jan. 1 priority date will receive first consideration.

Students must meet the following criteria:

1. Be an undergraduate student.
2. Must not possess a bachelor's degree.
3. Demonstrate financial need according to the Pell guidelines.
4. Must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress.