{"id":538,"date":"2016-11-04T14:31:10","date_gmt":"2016-11-04T14:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/finaid\/?page_id=538"},"modified":"2026-04-08T16:04:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:04:34","slug":"a-scholarship-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/finaid\/a-scholarship-program\/","title":{"rendered":"A+ Scholarship Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion  root-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-accordion-0f10q \"><div class=\"eb-accordion-container eb-accordion-0f10q\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-tab-icon=\"fas fa-angle-right\" data-expanded-icon=\"fas fa-angle-down\" data-transition-duration=\"500\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-dc6gq eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">How do I receive A+ at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be a United States citizen or permanent resident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request Official High School Transcript with A+ seal to be sent to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the FAFSA at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\">studentaid.gov<\/a>; ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø\u2019s Federal School Code is\u00a0<strong>008862<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be seeking a certificate or degree at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enroll full-time (12 or more credit hours \u2013 fall and\/or spring; 6 or more credit hours \u2013 summer)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-27sja eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">What will A+ Scholarship pay for?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/finaid\/cost-of-attendance\/\">In-district and out-of-district tuition<\/a>\u00a0(2025-2026 max rate $225.00 per credit hour)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common Fees\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support Service Fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technology Fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activity Fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facility Fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security Fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-wxdg3 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">What costs are not covered by A+ Scholarships?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Books<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special Fees\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Examples: lab fees, online fees, music fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat Courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dropped Courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courses that are NOT needed for your ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø degree<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-iu19e eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">How long does A+ Scholarship last?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>48 months from high school graduation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upon receipt of an associate degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upon completion of 105% of the credit hours required for the program in which you are currently enrolled<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The 105% calculation will not include: credit hours earned before high school graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>105% Example:&nbsp; If an associate degree requires 60 credit hours 105% of 60 = 63 credit hours (Therefore, once the student completes 63 hours, they will no longer be eligible for A+ funding).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-bsjbs eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">How do I maintain A+ eligibility?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>Eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To maintain A+:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete&nbsp;12 or more credit hours in Fall and Spring semesters, 6 credit hours in the Summer\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are part-time due to a documented disability or approved by an advisor as taking the only hours available for that semester, then whatever hours enrolled at the beginning of the semester is what must be completed to be considered for A+ the next semester<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must maintain cumulative 2.0 grade point average after the Fall (initial) semester and a cumulative 2.5 or higher grade point average each subsequent semester to continue receiving benefits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the student\u2019s \u201cinitial\u201d semester is the Spring semester, then the cumulative grade point average must be 2.5 or higher&nbsp;every&nbsp;semester to continue receiving benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-lomu4 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">What FAFSA should I complete?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p><strong>2025-2026 FAFSA covers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 semesters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2026-2027 FAFSA covers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 semesters<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-41g4k eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">What happens if I drop a class?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must remain enrolled full-time thru the 100% tuition refund point of the semester.&nbsp; If you drop below full-time before reaching the 100% tuition refund point, then you will be responsible for your entire bill.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you drop coursework after the 100% tuition refund point of the semester, then you will be responsible to pay for courses dropped when you are still meeting the full-time enrollment requirement.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Example:&nbsp; Start semester with 15 credit hours, student drops 3 credit hours. Student is responsible for 3 credit hours dropped and A+ will pay for 12 credit hours that are still being attended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must complete 12 credit hours or more to satisfy the full-time course completion requirement (6 credit hours in the summer). If you drop below the full-time course completion requirement, you will be ineligible for your next semester of attendance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you do a complete withdrawal during your semester of eligibility then, A+ will pay for withdrawn coursework but then you will become ineligible the following semester.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Example:&nbsp; Student is enrolled in 12 credit hours and does a complete withdrawal.&nbsp; A+ will pay for 12 credit hours and student then loses eligibility the next semester of attendance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you become ineligible due to dropping coursework, A+ will pay for dropped coursework that semester but you are then responsible for the following semester or semesters until you regain eligibility.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Example: &nbsp;Student is enrolled in 12 credit hours and drops 6 credit hours. Student is&nbsp;now&nbsp;not meeting full-time requirement and is ineligible for funding the next semester of attendance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A+ will pay for all 12 credit hours since student is losing eligibility the following semester.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During the semester of ineligibility, you would need to complete at least enough credit hours to total 12 credit hours when combined with the previous term in order to regain eligibility for the next semester of attendance.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Example:&nbsp;&nbsp;A student&nbsp;who completed 9 credit hours in the fall term would have to complete a minimum of 3 credit hours in the spring term to regain eligibility for the next semester of attendance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any classes taken during the semester of ineligibility would not be covered by A+.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-veb2v eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">When will A+ funding show on my account?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>Eligible A+ students who submit their FAFSA and supporting information (if requested) to the Financial Aid Office prior to the priority deadline for the semester should be awarded the appropriate funds approximately 2 weeks after classes begin.&nbsp; Students who apply for financial aid after the deadline may still receive aid, but should anticipate a delay in awards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-jxnlh eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">What are the financial aid priority deadlines?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FALL &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; July 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SPRING&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; December 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SUMMER&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; May 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By submitting financial aid documentation on or before the deadline you will be held in classes if you are eligible to receive A+ benefits. No payment plan is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If financial aid documentation is submitted&nbsp;after&nbsp;the priority deadline we encourage you to set up a payment plan with Financial Services to insure that your classes will not be cancelled on the day fees are due.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-3oaef eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Can I use A+ the first summer out of high school even though I am attending another college in the fall?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>Yes \u2013 A student can use A+ funding the first summer semester out of high school at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø.&nbsp; You will be required to complete all steps needed to receive A+ funding.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-rquiw eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">What if I am transferring from another college to use A+ funding?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>A student may transfer from another college or university and use A+ funding at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø contingent upon the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Official transcripts from previously attended colleges sent to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must meet all other requirements to receive A+ Program funding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) established at a previous institution could impact A+ eligibility at the time of transfer to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, please contact A+ coordinator for additional information on your situation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-drq4d eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Can I use A+ in the summer if I am attending another college or university in the prior fall or spring?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø will consider you as a visiting student and you will&nbsp;not&nbsp;be eligible.&nbsp; You must be enrolled as a degree seeking student at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø to qualify for A+ funding.&nbsp; Students who transfer to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø with the intent of seeking a degree can complete the steps to receive A+ at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø as long as the scholarship benefits have not expired.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-2x67o eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">If I graduate high school in December of my senior year, am I eligible to use A+ funding at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø for the spring semester?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>Yes \u2013 Please have your high school send an Official High School Transcript with A+ seal to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø.&nbsp; Also, you are required to complete all steps for receiving A+ funding.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-dhuft eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">What happens if I need to repeat a class?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>A+ funds will pay for a course one time. Repeated courses are not covered by the A+ program, but the hours will count toward meeting the full-time credit hour requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A+ will pay for you to repeat a class if A+ did not pay for the first attempt; an example of this would be if your first attempt was in high school.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-p5ash eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Can I receive A+ funding if I am attending less than full-time?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>Yes,&nbsp;if&nbsp;you meet one of the following exceptions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø has a documented disability on file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are in your last semester and applied for graduation with the Registrar\u2019s office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are taking all hours required for your degree and your advisor sends the A+ Coordinator this information by email<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-z6j7c eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">How does Pell funds and A+ work?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-0f10q\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>A+ requires any Pell Grant funds to be applied&nbsp;first&nbsp;before A+ will pay.&nbsp; If you have enough Pell Grant to cover all&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/finaid\/cost-of-attendance\/\">tuition and fees<\/a>&nbsp;this may result in a zero award from A+.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"yst_prominent_words":[104,96,100,197,103,195,193,102,97,190,192,107,194,196,106,101,99,191,98,105],"class_list":["post-538","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/538","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/39"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=538"}],"version-history":[{"count":57,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/538\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3086,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/538\/revisions\/3086"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=538"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=538"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}