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About the AMBFF Grant
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Overview
Purpose
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.
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Eligibility
Who Is Eligible?
To be considered for funding, students must meet all the following requirements:
Academic Requirements
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as defined by Morehouse College.
Enrollment Requirements
- 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.
Financial Need
- Demonstrate a remaining financial gap in both direct and indirect educational costs.
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Awards
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.
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How to Use Funds
How Funds May Be Used
- 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.
Purpose
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.
Who Is Eligible?
To be considered for funding, students must meet all the following requirements:
Academic Requirements
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as defined by Morehouse College.
Enrollment Requirements
- 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.
Financial Need
- 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.
How Funds May Be Used
- 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.