The federal government offers gift aid through a number of grants. Most federal grants are designed to help students with the highest level of need.

Federal Pell Grant 

Amount: Up to $5,550 per year (in 2012-2013).

Renewal: Eligibility is calculated each year based on results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Eligibility: Awarded to students with the highest need.

Academic requirements: Must be a student in good standing.

How to apply: Automatically considered with your FAFSA and Bethel Financial Aid Application.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

Amount: $100-$4,000

Renewal: Renewable each year assuming that FAFSA results are similar.

Eligibility: Must be eligible for a Pell Grant.

Academic requirements: Must be a student in good standing.

How to apply: Automatically considered with your FAFSA and Bethel Financial Aid Application.

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant

Amount: Up to $4,000 per year

Renewal: Students must apply every year.

Eligibility: Students who plan on being teachers. Recipients must work as full-time teachers in a high-need field serving low-income students for a minimum of 4 years within 8 years of graduation. This grant reverts to a Direct Unsubsidized Loan (with interest accrued from the date of each grant disbursement), for students who don’t carry out the teaching requirements.

How to apply: Separate application. You must apply each year. Learn more about applying for a TEACH Grant.