Federal Programs

Federal Pell Grant Program

The Federal Pell Grant Program provides grants to help undergraduate and Teacher Credential students, with financial need, meet the costs of post-secondary education.  To receive Pell Grants, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate financial need.  All Federal Pell Grants are gift aid awards and do not have to be repaid.

Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG's)

The ACGs are for undergraduates receiving Pell Grants who are U.S. citizens and are enrolled full-time in their first or second academic years of study. Students who completed a rigorous high school program of study may receive up to $750 for the first year of undergraduate study and up to $1,300 for the second year of undergraduate study. Second year students must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at the end of completion of their first year of postsecondary study.

FSEOG is a campus-based program that awards grants to undergraduate and teacher credential students to help pay for the costs of post-secondary education.  To qualify, students must submit a completed FAFSA and demonstrate exceptional financial need.  Award amounts are to be determined by the Financial Aid Office according to NHU’s packaging policy and available funds.  FSEOG is a gift aid award and does not have to be repaid.

FWS is a campus-based program that provides job opportunities, both on and off campus, to financial aid eligible students as an aid to meeting the costs of post-secondary education. Students qualify by submitting a complete FAFSA and by being hired by a FWS employer.  Award amount is based on need and determined according to NHU’s packaging policy and available funds.  FWS is a self-help aid, and does not need to be repaid.

Federal Stafford Loans are low interest loans for students enrolled in a degree of certificate program to help pay for the costs of post-secondary education.  To participate, the student must submit a completed FAFSA, and obtain a school certification and apply to a lender.  The lender disburses funds to NHU and the student’s account is credited.  Both subsidized and unsubsidized loans are available.  Loan amounts are determined by need and student’s year in school.  Repayment may be deferred until six months after the student either graduates or drops below half-time (6 units per semester) enrollment.