How will unsatisfactory completion of courses effect my Pell Grant if I receive 2 Pell awards per year?
In order to receive your 2nd Pell award you must have used your entire first scheduled Pell Grant award and be registered in at least 6 credits in the term you receive the second scheduled Pell Grant Award. You must also be accelerating toward your degree which means you must earn greater than 24 credit hours (25+) each academic year. Example: You take 12 credits in Summer 2010, but only complete 6. The same thing happens in Fall 2010 and Spring 2011. You have completed 18 credits throughout your entire 1st Pell Grant award. Because you did not complete 24+ credits you cannot receive your 2nd Pell award for the year. For additional guidance regarding two Pell Grants in one award year refer to our Year-Round Pell Grant Guide.
