Federal Pell Grant

This program entitles eligible students to receive a grant up to $5550 per academic year, based on final appropriations set by Congress.  How much the student receives depends on the information submitted on the FAFSA, enrollment status (full-time or part-time) and the cost of education at Macomb.

• Pell Grant dollars must be used for educational expenses
• Students cannot engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance during the period covered by the Pell Grant
• Students must meet all eligibility requirements 

Note:  Students can only receive a Federal Pell Grant for the equivalent of two (2) full-time semesters each academic year.  Students cannot receive a Federal Pell Grant at two colleges or universities during the same enrollment period.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

This program is for exceptionally needy students and provides grants from $100 up to $4000. Federal SEOG’s are awarded to Federal Pell Grant recipients with the greatest financial need.

• Federal SEOG dollars must be used for educational expenses
• Students must meet all eligibility requirements
• Students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours or more)