Western Piedmont Community College
Western Piedmont Community College

Year Round Pell

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An eligible student may now receive full Federal Pell Grant for a summer term even if they received a full Federal Pell Grant during the fall and spring semesters.  Year-round Pell allows students to receive up to 150 percent of a regular grant award over the course of the academic year so that they can continue taking classes in the summer and finish their degrees faster than they would otherwise.

With careful planning, Pell Grant recipients may take advantage of this new regulation to earn their degree faster.   However, students should keep in mind that the summer term is shorter (8 weeks) than fall and spring semesters full-term classes (16 weeks).  Students should consult with their academic advisor to develop a manageable course load for the shorter summer term.  Just because students may be eligible for full-time Pell Grant funds DOES NOT mean students are required to carry a full-time load.

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Note: The provisions of the law state that any Pell Grant received will be included in determining the student’s Pell Grant duration of eligibility and Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU). To be eligible for additional Pell Grant funds:

• The student must be otherwise eligible to receive Pell Grant funds for the payment period
• The student must be maintaining satisfactory academic progress