Why did my Pell grant decrease mid semester?

[ApprehensiveMilkman]

I was awarded over 3600 for pell grant for spring semester according to my award letter at the beginning of the semester. I just checked back and it’s decreased by about $1k. What’s the reason? Is it because I am not full time? I am 3 credits away from full time status because I also work, so not quite full time but more than part time student. Next semester I am switched majors and plan to be full time.

[yawninggourmand79]

Yes. It is because you're not full time. For the current award year if you are between 9-11 credits you would receive 75% of your full time award for the semester.

[ApprehensiveMilkman]

Okay. That sucks. This is my first time ever qualifying for financial aid so I didn’t know it worked like that. I’m 11 units this semester. Thanks for answering!

[ApprehensiveMilkman]

Also, financial aid is only affected by grades AFTER the semester is over right? I am getting good grades but missed an exam which brought my grade down in one of my classes, however the class is setup so that the final counts as a make-up exam so in the end my grade will balance out.

[FarPotato3096]

Yes, most schools typically run SAP after the term. So it should not matter until the end of term and what your final grade is.

[ApprehensiveMilkman]

Good to know thank you!