This grant provides a maximum award depending on the computed Expected Family Contribution from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. These awards are pro-rated, depending on the actual enrollment level of the student per semester. Students may verify their eligible amount by utilizing the pell calculator on the KCC website. This grant is available to students who have not yet earned a bachelor degree. This is an entitlement program from which all students who meet eligibility requirements will receive an award.
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This program provides awards of $200 - $4,000 per academic year. Priority for these awards is given to Pell Grant recipients with the lowest Expected Family Contribution (EFC) determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The award amount is dependent on annual availability of funds and other resources that make up an individual award package.

This program is a federally-funded work program for on-campus or community service jobs used to promote part-time employment at $7.40 - $8.50/hour. Employment opportunities are offered to students enrolled in at least half-time (min. six credit hours) who demonstrate financial need. Positions are limited and the number of hours a week a student can work depends on the student's eligibility. Students may earn up to their maximum annual award amount as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All job placement is handled through Student Employment Services.

This program provides a maximum of $750 for the first year and $1,300 for the second year. To qualify, students must be U.S. citizens; be a Federal Pell Grant recipient; be a first or second year student; and be enrolled full-time. In addition, the student must have graduated from high school after January 1, 2006 and, while in high school, completed a "rigorous secondary school program." The Department of Education and the State of Michigan determine "rigorous," and Kellogg Community College identifies students that meet the criteria.