Federal Aid
Pell Grant ($400-$4,310) for the 2007-08 School Year
Eligibility is determined by the results of the FAFSA form through Federal methodology calculations. Qualifications include demonstrated financial need.
Federal Pell Grant
The Pell Grant program provides grants from the government to both full- and part-time undergraduate students. The amount of the grant is based on need. After the student submits the FAFSA, a Student Aid Report (SAR) will be received from the government and must be reviewed for accuracy. If any corrections are necessary, the student should submit the SAR to the Office of Student Financial Services, along with other required paperwork immediately.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant [FSEOG] ($2,000)
Eligibility is determined by the results of the FAFSA form through federal methodology calculations. FSEOG is a Title IV, need-based grant. Qualifications include demonstrated extreme financial need, Pell Grant qualification, and availability of funds. Early submission of a FAFSA is recommended.
Academic Competitiveness Grant [ACG]
(First-year students: up to $750; Second-year students: up to $1,300)
The Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) is federally funded free assistance, awarded to first- or second-year full-time undergraduate students who have completed the FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA and are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant. Recipients must be U.S. citizens who are enrolled in the first or second academic year of their degree program and who have completed a rigorous high school program as defined by the U.S. Department of Education. First-year students must have graduated after January 1, 2006 and not been previously enrolled in an undergraduate program. Second-year students must have graduated after January 1, 2005 and have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of their first year.
What do I need to do to keep my award?
Students may receive the ACG for the awarded terms as long as they maintain full-time enrollment and meet all eligibility criteria, including satisfactory academic progress, for receipt of federal aid. Please note that:
- If your FAFSA information changes as a result of verification, your award may change.
- You are no longer eligible for the ACG once you have earned your first bachelor's degree.
National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant
[National SMART Grant] (Up to $4,000)
The National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant) is federally funded free assistance, awarded to third- or fourth-year full-time, undergraduate students who have completed the FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA and are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant. Recipients must be U.S. citizens who are enrolled in the third or fourth academic year of their degree program ("academic year" is defined as increments of 24 completed units) and who have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in course work required for their major. Recipients must also be enrolled in one of the eligible math, science, technology, engineering, or designated foreign language majors.
What do I need to do to keep my award?
Students may receive the National SMART Grant for the awarded terms as long as they remain in an eligible major, maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and full-time enrollment, and meet all eligibility criteria, including satisfactory academic progress, for receipt of federal aid. Please note that:
- If your FAFSA information changes as a result of verification, your award may change.
- You are no longer eligible for the National SMART Grant once you have earned your first bachelor's degree.
