Gap Scholarships for HBCU Students

Gap Scholarships for HBCU Students is sponsored by Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. Provides scholarships to students at Atlanta's historically Black colleges and universities facing financial barriers.

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Blank Foundation Grant The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grant provides gap scholarships to eligible Morehouse College students who receive the Federal Pell Grant. What is the Arthur M.

Blank Family Foundation Grant? The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grant provides gap scholarships to eligible Morehouse College students who receive the Federal Pell Grant.

The purpose of this funding is to help cover remaining educational costs and support students in progressing toward timely graduation. This grant is awarded based on financial need, enrollment status, and Pell Grant eligibility and is administered by Morehouse College’s Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.

To be considered for funding, students must meet all the following requirements: Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as defined by Morehouse College. Be enrolled as a traditional Morehouse College student. Be registered for at least 15 credit hours per semester.

Limited exceptions may apply for graduating seniors. Financial Aid Requirements Have a valid FAFSA on file for the applicable academic year. Complete verification, if selected.

Be Pell Grant eligible, as determined by the U.S. Department of Education. Demonstrate a remaining financial gap in both direct and indirect educational costs. How Awards Are Determined Grant amounts are based on a student's maximum Pell Grant eligibility level : Maximum Pell Eligible Students: Up to $12,000 Additional awarding considerations: Funds may be applied to Fall, Spring, or Summer terms within the academic year.

Priority is given to Juniors and Seniors. Graduating Senior 15 Credit Hour Enrollment Exception The student is classified as a senior and is enrolled in their final academic term prior to graduation. The student is enrolled in all remaining coursework required for degree completion, as verified by an official degree audit or confirmation from the Registrar.

The student continues to meet all other scholarship eligibility requirements, including: Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Student Aid Index (SAI) within the established range Note: The exception applies only for the final term and may not be used in prior terms or extended beyond graduation. This exception is not appeal-based and is granted solely based on documented degree completion status.

No exceptions will be granted for students who reduce enrollment for reasons unrelated to degree completion. The exception does not alter or waive any other eligibility requirements. Juniors & Seniors may enroll up to 9 credit hours for the Summer term Grant funds may only be used for direct and indirect educational expenses, such as tuition, fees, housing, meals, books, and other related costs.

Funds cannot be used for non-educational purposes without prior approval. What is the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grant?

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grant provides gap scholarships to eligible Morehouse College students who receive the Federal Pell Grant. The purpose of this funding is to help cover remaining educational costs and support students in progressing toward timely graduation.

This grant is awarded based on financial need, enrollment status, and Pell Grant eligibility and is administered by Morehouse College’s Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. To be considered for funding, students must meet all the following requirements: Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as defined by Morehouse College. Be enrolled as a traditional Morehouse College student.

Be registered for at least 15 credit hours per semester. Limited exceptions may apply for graduating seniors. Financial Aid Requirements Have a valid FAFSA on file for the applicable academic year.

Complete verification, if selected. Be Pell Grant eligible, as determined by the U.S. Department of Education. Demonstrate a remaining financial gap in both direct and indirect educational costs.

How Awards Are Determined Grant amounts are based on a student's maximum Pell Grant eligibility level : Maximum Pell Eligible Students: Up to $12,000 Additional awarding considerations: Funds may be applied to Fall, Spring, or Summer terms within the academic year. Priority is given to Juniors and Seniors.

Graduating Senior 15 Credit Hour Enrollment Exception The student is classified as a senior and is enrolled in their final academic term prior to graduation. The student is enrolled in all remaining coursework required for degree completion, as verified by an official degree audit or confirmation from the Registrar.

The student continues to meet all other scholarship eligibility requirements, including: Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Student Aid Index (SAI) within the established range Note: The exception applies only for the final term and may not be used in prior terms or extended beyond graduation. This exception is not appeal-based and is granted solely based on documented degree completion status.

No exceptions will be granted for students who reduce enrollment for reasons unrelated to degree completion. The exception does not alter or waive any other eligibility requirements. Juniors & Seniors may enroll up to 9 credit hours for the Summer term Grant funds may only be used for direct and indirect educational expenses, such as tuition, fees, housing, meals, books, and other related costs.

Funds cannot be used for non-educational purposes without prior approval. Frequently Asked Questions Who should apply for this grant? There is no separate application.

Students who meet the eligibility requirements and have a FAFSA on file will be considered automatically. Do I have to receive the Pell Grant to be eligible? Yes.

This grant is limited to students who are Pell Grant eligible based on federal financial aid criteria. What does “gap scholarship” mean? A gap scholarship helps cover the remaining balance between a student’s total cost of attendance and the financial aid already awarded.

Is this grant guaranteed every year? No. Funding is limited and awarded based on eligibility, financial need, available funds, and awarding priorities. Does enrolling in fewer than 15 credits disqualify me?

Generally, yes. Students must enroll in at least 15 credit hours, unless they qualify for a documented exception as a graduating senior. Can the grant be used during the summer?

Yes. Funds may be applied to Fall, Spring, or Summer terms within the academic year, depending on enrollment, remaining eligibility, and remaining funding. Will receiving this grant reduce my other financial aid?

The grant is applied after most other aid sources and is intended to reduce unmet need before additional loans are considered. What happens if I do not meet SAP requirements? Students who do not meet Satisfactory Academic Progress are not eligible until SAP requirements are restored.

Who can I contact with questions? Students and families should contact the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships for individualized eligibility or awarding questions.