Grants

Grants awarded as part of gift aid are made on the basis of financial need. No repayment is required.

Federal Pell Grant

The federal Pell Grant program is available only to undergraduate students seeking their first baccalaureate degree. In most cases, eligibility is determined by an individual's or family's previous year's income.

The actual amount a student will receive is determined by a variety of factors.

Please note that with this and many other federal or state programs, amounts awarded vary, depending on legislation, regulations and analysis of the student's needs.

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant

The federal grant program is available only to undergraduate students seeking their first baccalaureate degree. Priority is given to fulltime students who are Pell Grant recipients who have the greatest financial need.

Washington State Need Grant

The Washington State Need Grant is a state grant program for Washington residents with exceptional financial need. It is awarded only to undergraduate students seeking their first baccalaureate degree. The maximum eligibility is 15 quarters or 10 semesters (or a combination of quarters and semesters).

Saint Martin's Grant

Saint Martin's Grant are internal University awards. Awards from these programs are made to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need.

For more information and details about the application process, go to the board's website: www.hecb.wa.gov.