To be eligible for the grants below, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (
FAFSA ) for each academic year you attend school.
Pell GrantAward amount: up to $5,350 in 2009/2010
Awarded on the basis of need. Pell Grants are available to undergraduates enrolled for at least three credit hours per semester.
Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG)Award amount: up to $2,000
Awarded to full-time undergraduates from low-income families. Pell Grant recipients are considered first for SEOG funding. Funds are limited.
Learn more. Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)Award amount: Up to $750 as a freshman, up to $1,300 as a sophomore
Available to full or part-time undergraduates, students must be Pell Grant-eligible and have completed a specific high school curriculum. Review of the student's final high school transcript is required before ACG funds can be awarded.
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National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) GrantAward amount: Up to $4,000
Students must meet the eligibility requirements for the Pell Grant, major in science or mathematics, and be enrolled as a junior or senior with a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Award amount is prorated based upon part-time or full-time enrollment.
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Teacher Education Assistance for College or Higher Education (TEACH) GrantAward amount: Up to $4,000 per year
Part-time or full-time graduates and undergraduates preparing to teach are eligible to receive the TEACH Grant. Students must teach in a high-need area at a high-need school for four years within eight years of program completion. If the student does not meet this teaching requirement, the grant converts to an unsubsidized Stafford loan with interest accrued. Eligible students will have a cumulative 3.25 GPA (for freshmen, high school GPA; for transfer, continuing and graduate students, college GPA is considered) or score in the 75th percentile or higher on any battery of a college entrance exam (students will be required to provide supporting documentation).
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