High School Completion Status and the Federal Pell Grant - Enrollment Eligibility Instructions

Sep 14, 2026

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Guidance explains the eligibility requirements for receiving Federal Pell Grant funds at Bridgerland Technical College, focusing on postsecondary qualification through recognized high school completion. It details acceptable equivalents including a GED certificate, foreign diplomas, and specific state-recognized home-study completion certificates, while noting exclusions for a general Certificate of Completion. It instructs students how to report high school completion status on the FAFSA, complete and submit a signed worksheet, and warns that inaccurate information may lead to fines, imprisonment, or both.

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High school completion eligibility for Pell Grant

Accepted high school credentials and equivalents

FAFSA reporting and worksheet submission

Supporting documentation and warning notice

High School Completion Status and the Federal Pell Grant To receive Federal Pell Grant funds for enrollment at Bridgerland Technical College a student must be qualified at the postsecondary level. Qualifying students must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent. This can be from a foreign school so long as it is equivalent to a US high school diploma. The General Education Development (GED) certificate is a recognized equivalent to a highschool diploma. A certificate of completion of a home-study program is also considered an equivalent of a high school diploma if the program is recognized by the student’s home state. In the state of Utah completion of a home-schooled program is not a recognized equivalent. A Certificate of Completion is not considered a valid high school diploma or recognized equivalent. A certificate that the student has passed a state authorized examination is acceptable as long as the issuing state recognizes it as equivalent to a high school diploma. Students who submit the FAFSA are asked to report their high school completion status. You may have not answered the questions regarding your high school completion status or you have indicated that you have not received a high school diploma or GED certificate. Please review the following statements carefully. Select your answer(s), sign and date this worksheet and return it to the Financial Aid Office at Bridgerland Technical College. Name: Student ID\#: □ I have a high school diploma. I received my diploma from High School Name of high school located in City State □ I have a GED certificate. □ I do not have a high school diploma or a GED certificate. I understand I am not eligible to receive the federal Pell Grant. Student Signature and todays date Students may be asked to submit supporting documentation (such as the diploma or final transcript) to the College to validate their high school completion status. If required, documentation must be submitted before Pell Grant funds will be awarded. WARNING: Ifyou purposefully give false or misleading information on this worksheet orto support your status you may be fined, sentenced to jail, or both. Visit the Financial Aid Office for more information if you are interested in obtaining a High School Diploma or GED certificate. Current April 2017 ~ Updated September 2017 (BTECH)

FAQs

What credentials qualify a student for the Federal Pell Grant at Bridgerland Technical College?

A student must have a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent at the postsecondary level. Acceptable options include a GED certificate and certain foreign diplomas and state-recognized home-study completion certificates.

Is a home-study Certificate of Completion considered an equivalent to a high school diploma in Utah?

No. In Utah, completion of a home-schooled program is not recognized as an equivalent. A general Certificate of Completion is also not considered a valid high school diploma or recognized equivalent.

What happens if a student reports the wrong high school completion status?

Students who intentionally provide false or misleading information on the worksheet or to support their status may be fined, sentenced to jail, or both. The College may also request supporting documentation to validate eligibility.

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Mason