Name: Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants
Award Amount: Up to $7,395, not exceeding the maximum Federal Pell Grant amount for the same award year.
Information And Eligibility:
Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants are awarded to students whose parent or guardian died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001. These grants are for students who are not eligible for Federal Pell Grants based on their Expected Family Contribution (EFC) but meet all other Pell Grant eligibility requirements.
To qualify, students must be under 24 years old or enrolled in college at least part-time at the time of their parent or guardian’s death. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility.
The grant does not have to be repaid, except under certain circumstances such as withdrawing from school.
Deadline: FAFSA applications must be submitted annually, with deadlines typically falling in June. State and institutional deadlines may vary.
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