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Awards for Financial Need

These grants, based on financial need, help fund your education and do not have to be repaid after graduation.

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Grants

Making Quality Education Accessible for You

At Jewell, we want to ensure that a college education fits into your budget, no matter your background. State and federal aid is available to those who demonstrate financial need, and we also provide access grants based on your FAFSA.

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Available Federal Aid

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FAFSA

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is essential for any college student wishing to receive financial aid, and it opens on October 1. Complete the FASA and use Jewell’s code, 002524, so we can prepare your financial aid package upon your admission to Jewell.

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Federal Pell Grant

An award based on demonstrated need shown on the FAFSA and funded by the U.S. Department of Education. For 2021-2022, the amount ranged from $672 to $6,495, depending on an EFC between 0 and 5,486.

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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

SEOG is awarded based on demonstrated need shown on the FAFSA and funded by the Federal Government in an amount ranging from $100 to $4,000 as determined by the College Financial Aid Office. Priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients with reduction possible if the recipient qualifies for other college grant/scholarship awards. The deadline for SEOG awards is September 15.

State College Grants and Scholarships

Jewell Access Grants

Access grants are need-based funds provided to students who demonstrate financial need. Award levels vary based on information provided through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Access grants can be combined with all other forms of Jewell aid. Access grants are determined at the time of packaging, and only students who submit a FAFSA to Jewell will qualify. To submit a FAFSA to Jewell, be sure to include the College’s code, 002524.

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Find Your Place at Jewell

Your Jewell journey begins with our free online application. Not sure which major is right for you? Use our major match tool to explore your possibilities.

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