Federal Pell Grants
Pell Grants are funded by the federal government and are designed to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who exhibit financial need pursuing their first undergraduate degree. Pell awards are based on the federally calculated Student Aid Index (SAI) and the student's enrollment intensity. Pell Grants range from $740 - $7,395 for an academic year.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
SEOG awards are provided by federal and institutional funds and are restricted to undergraduate students who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant and demonstrate exceptional financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Grants range in amounts from $100 to $4,000 a year.
Federal College Work-Study (CWS)
Work-Study is funded by federal and institutional sources. Students who qualify for this program may help meet educational expenses through part-time employment during the academic year. Students are paid bi-weekly at a rate established in accordance with federal and University standards.
Federal TEACH Grant
The TEACH Grant Program is a non-need based federal program that provides up to $4,000 per year to undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in a TEACH Grant eligible program and are taking or will be taking coursework necessary to become a highly-qualified elementary or secondary teacher in a high-need field.
Recipients must sign an Agreement to Serve agreeing that they will teach full-time in a designated teacher shortage area for four complete years (within eight years of completing academic program) at an elementary or secondary school serving children from low-income families in a high-need field.
If service obligation is not met, grant will convert to Direct Unsubsidized Loan with interest accrued from the date the grant was disbursed. For additional information, visit the TEACH Grant webpage.
Veteran Education Benefits
Chapter 33: GI Bill®/Yellow Ribbon Program
The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. This program allows institutions of higher learning (degree-granting institutions) in the United States to voluntarily enter into an agreement with VA to fund tuition and mandatory fee expenses that exceed the national maximum amount payable under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. Sacred Heart University and VA will contribute up to the remainder of the tuition and fees not covered by the national maximum.
Only individuals entitled to the maximum benefit rate (based on service requirements) may receive this funding. Therefore, they may be eligible if:
- they served an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, 2001, of at least 36 months;
- they were honorably discharged from active duty for a service connected disability and they served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001;
- they are a dependent eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® based on a veteran’s service under the eligibility criteria listed above.
For additional information visit our summary of benefits website. Applicants are also encouraged to visit the Veteran Affairs website.
Children of Fallen Heroes Act/Program
Requirements:
- Child of parent or guardian who died in the line of duty while either:
- (serving on active duty as a member of U.S. Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001; or
- actively serving as and performing the duties of a public safety officer
- and student is less than 33 years old as of January 1st prior to the award year for which the applicant is applying.
Students will self-identify eligibility on the FAFSA and the school will be required to confirm eligibility by collecting supporting documentation. If confirmed eligible, student will receive maximum Pell Grant regardless of calculated Student Aid Index (SAI).
"GI Bill®” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website.
*Award amounts and criteria are subject to change.