Year-Round Pell Grants

Beginning with the 2017-2018 academic year, 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 than fall and spring semesters. Student 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 fund DOES NOT mean students are required to carry a full-time load.

Note: The amount of Federal Pell Grant funds a student may receive over his or her lifetime is limited by a federal law to be 600 percent.  If a student’s lifetime eligibility used (LEU) equals or exceeds 600 percent, the student may no longer receive Pell Grant funding. Students can view their Pell Grant LEU in the Self-Service Portal

To be eligible for additional Pell Grant funds:

• Student must be otherwise eligible to receive Pell Grant funds for the payment period
• Student must be enrolled in Summer enrollment includes any regular courses taken during the first Summer Session I, Summer Session II, and Summer Session IV. Student must be maintaining satisfactory academic progress.

If you have any questions, please contact Averett Central at 434-791-5600 or 1-800-AVERETT.