Quick Answer. Bacteria obtain energy by either ingesting other organisms and organic compounds or by producing their own food. The bacteria that produce their own food are called autotrophs. Bacteria that must consume other organic molecules for energy are called heterotrophs. There are two general types of heterotrophs.
Pell Grants and other Grant Aid. 66% of Northern Arizona University students received grant aid in 2013/2014. The average total aid amount was $8,179. 37 percent of students received aid in the form of Pell Grants from the U.S. Federal Government. The average Pell Grant awarded for 2013/2014 was $4,208. To apply for a Pell Grant to attend Northern Arizona University, the first step is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
A Pell Grant is generally considered the foundation of a student's financial aid package, to which other forms of aid are added. The Federal Pell Grant program is administered by the United States Department of Education, which determines the student's financial need and through it, the student's Pell eligibility.