Federal Pell Grants
Administered by the U.S. Department of Education, the Pell grant is awarded to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or graduate degree and demonstrate financial need. Students must complete the FAFSA each year to qualify for the Pell grant. A full-time student can be eligible to receive up to $7,395 for the 2025-2026 aid year. Learn more about the Federal Pell Grant.
* Individuals incarcerated in a federal or state penal institution are not eligible for the Pell grant.
SEOG - Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
Awarded to students who demonstrate extreme financial need. Students must complete the FAFSA and be awarded the Federal Pell Grant to qualify for the SEOG grant. Amounts can change yearly and awards are determined by the institution.
Remember, to potentially receive either of these federal grants, you will need to submit your FAFSA. You are able to submit your FAFSA on the website https://studentaid.gov/. If you have any questions, please reach out to the financial aid office at fao@luzerne.edu or by calling 570-740-0389.