Grants

A grant is a form of gift assistance, usually based on financial need, that does not require repayment.

Catawba has numerous grant programs that are available to students who show financial need. Other main sources of grant funding are the federal and various state governments. Students apply for these grant programs by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and their home state's grant application.

Unless noted otherwise, you must be a US citizen or permanent resident to receive grant funding.

Federal Grants

• The Federal Pell Grant is a grant awarded based on a student’s Student Aid Index (SAI)  from the FAFSA to undergraduate students and does not need to be paid back.
  
  
• The Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is awarded on first come first serve basis and based on a student’s Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA to undergraduate students and does not need to be paid back.