Grants

Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant is a need-based federal grant awarded to low and middle income undergraduate students who have not yet earned a bachelor's or professional degree to promote access to postsecondary education. Students must meet basic eligibility requirements. Grant amounts are based on the student's expected family contribution, or EFC (see Determining Financial Aid Eligibility), and enrollment level with a maximum annual award of $6,895 in the 2022-2023 award year, and a maximum annual award of $7,395 in the 2023-2024 award year. Students are limited to receiving the equivalent of 12 full-time semesters of Federal Pell Grant.

Authorization of Federal Pell Grant awards are based on enrollment levels, and are also subject to the Federal Pell Grant Census Date. To review the enrollment level requirements and Census Dates, please visit our Policies page.

Students can review the amount of Federal Pell Grant awarded by accessing their myLCC account, or by viewing the Pell Grant Chart linked below.

PDF File 2022-2023 PELL GRANT CHART

PDF File 2023-2024 PELL GRANT CHART

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

The FSEOG is a federal grant awarded to students who demonstrate financial need, meet the basic eligibility requirements, and qualify for a Federal Pell Grant. FSEOG funding is limited; therefore, priority is given to students who have the lowest EFC.

Iraq & Afghanistan Service Grant

The Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant is a need-based federal grant awarded to student’s whose parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. armed forces and died as a result of military service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of 9/11 and the student was under 24 years old or enrolled in college at least part-time at the time of your parent’s or guardian’s death. The student must be enrolled at least half-time (6-credit hours) and is pro-rated based on enrollment level:

• 100% for full-time (12 or more credits)
• 75% for three-quarter-time (9-11.99 credits)
• 50% for half-time (6-8.99 credits)
• 0% for less than half-time (0.25 to 5.99 credits).

LCC Grant

The Lansing Community College Grant is an institutional grant awarded to students who demonstrate financial need.  Grant funds are limited; therefore, priority is given to students with the lowest EFC.