Pell Promise for Montana Students

Pell Promise for Montana Students

Pell Promise for Montana Students

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Carroll College is proud to introduce Pell Promise for Montana Students, a new financial aid initiative aimed at enhancing accessibility and affordability for Montana residents. Under the Pell Promise program, the college will provide significant financial assistance to Federal Pell Grant recipients from Montana who maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Federal Pell Grant amounts are based on a student’s financial need, enrollment status, and the cost of attendance at that institution. Carroll College is committed to meeting access for qualified students poised to contribute to campus and community. 

Why are we offering Pell Promise?

Consistent with its mission, Carroll College is devoted to serving all with humility, especially our under-resourced neighbors. We believe in providing substantial professional and pre-professional programs to individuals, nurturing mind and spirit alike. A thirst for knowledge and free inquiry for people of all faiths and backgrounds unites the campus, and we are proud to expand access to a Catholic, liberal arts education for under-served Montanans. In the tradition of Catholic social justice, Carroll College leads the way in improving lives through opportunity and education. 

Steps to take advantage of Pell Promise

Pell Promise for Montana Students will give more students of greater financial need a home at Carroll College. We look forward to paving the way for talented young Montanans to grow personally and academically at one of the finest colleges in our region.

Janet Riis Director of Financial Aid

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

  • Residency: Must be a Montana resident.
  • Enrollment Status: Must be a first-time, in-state freshman enrolling in an undergraduate program for the Fall of 2025.
  • FAFSA Requirement: Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • Pell Grant Eligibility: Must qualify for a federal Pell Grant after filing the FAFSA.
  • Loan Acceptance: Required to accept the maximum subsidized Stafford Loan* included in the financial aid package.
  • Scholarship Composition: The scholarship package consists of a combination of federal aid, Carroll College merit aid, Carroll College need-based gift aid, and a maximum subsidized federal Stafford Loan.*
  • Academic Performance: Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Credit Load: Must enroll in and successfully complete at least 12 credits per semester.
  • Duration: Scholarship is valid for up to eight semesters.
  • Ongoing Eligibility: Must remain federal Pell Grant eligible each year to continue receiving the scholarship.
  • Coverage: Scholarship covers tuition only; external scholarships can be applied toward room and board.
  • Exclusions: Does not cover tuition for summer or winter sessions, study abroad programs, or course/orientation fees.
  • Additional Criteria: Other criteria and exceptions may apply, including considerations for athletic aid. Contact the Financial Aid Office (FAO) for detailed information.
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* The maximum subsidized federal Stafford Loan is $3,500 freshman year, $4,500 sophomore year, and $5,500 junior and senior year.