The FWS program provides on-campus jobs to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need giving priority to Pell receipt students to assist with educational expenses. At ABAC, participants in the program are paid bi-weekly at a rate of $7.25 per hour. The maximum hours per week are 15 and enrollment status must be at least 6 hours. The program encourages work related to your course of study.

Federal Pell Grant

A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Federal Pell Grants are usually awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or a professional degree. Eligibility is determined by the Department of Education using a standard formula established by Congress that is calculated by the submission of the FAFSA application. Information provided on the FAFSA is evaluated to determine the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number which determines the award amount for the aid year. Pell grant funds cannot be disbursed from more than one school at a time. Pell grant Lifetime eligibility is limited to 12 semesters or the first bachelor’s degree. Funds are prorated by enrollment status: Full Time equals 12 or more hours 100% ¾ Time equals 9 – 11 hours 75% ½ Time equals 6 – 8 hours 50% 5 hours and less equal 25%

Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) Scholarship Program

The HOPE Scholarship is available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship provides funds to assist students with the educational costs of attending a HOPE eligible postsecondary institution located in Georgia. For more information regarding general information, eligibility requirements, and the GSFAPP HOPE Scholarship application, please visit GAfutures.org. You can review the 2020-2021 HOPE Scholarship regulations at the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) Web site.