Grants

The Federal PELL Grant:

• Is considered the first source of student aid.
• Is transferable to another institution.
• Payment is not limited to the available funds at a school.
• Award amount varies from $400 to $5,550.
• Actual award is based on estimated family contribution (EFC), cost of attendance, number of credits student is taking. Less than half time students may be eligible.
• Must not have a previous bachelor's degree.
• Must be degree seeking.

The Federal SEOG Program:

To participate in the FSEOG Program, students:

• Must be eligible for the FPELL Grant.
• Must attend Coppin at least half time.
• Must not have a previous bachelor's degree.
• Must be degree seeking.
• Maximum amount of FSEOG award is $2000 depending on unmeet need and availability of funds. 

TEACH GRANT

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSASM), although you do not have to demonstrate financial need.
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.
• Be enrolled as an undergraduate, post baccalaureate, or graduate student in a postsecondary institution that has chosen to participate in the TEACH Grant Program.
• Be enrolled in course work that is necessary to begin a career in teaching or plan to complete such course work. Such course work may include subject area courses (e.g., math courses for a student who intends to be a math teacher).
• Meet certain academic achievement requirements (generally, scoring above the 75th percentile on a college admissions test or maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25).
• Sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve. 
• Grant amounts up to $4,000 per year