Based upon extraordinary student need and/or unusual conditions or change of circumstances, students may be awarded an institutional grant. Such determination is made by the Institutional Grant Committee composed of the University President, Director of Financial Services, and one other staff member. The standard application for financial aid can also be used as the application for this grant. The deadline for submission of the application for this grant is prior to the end of the add/drop period of each semester. Awards will be made based upon the number of students with extraordinary need and the degree of the need. The amount of the award is normally between $200 and $700 per semester. The average award is typically $300.