Federal Grant Programs

Federal Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students to assist with their educational costs. The Federal Pell Grant program will notify applicants of their eligibility through a Student Aid Report (SAR) mailed to their permanent address. The Pell Grant award ranges from $400 to $4,050.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) are generally targeted to Pell eligible recipients who demonstrate exceptional need. The FSEOG award ranges from $400 to $4,000.

Federal Academic Competiveness Grants (ACG) are awarded to students who are Pell eligible who have completed an academically rigorous high school program as defined by federal guidelines and certified by the Admissions Office.  First year students (0-24 credits) are eligible for a maximum of $750.  Second year students (25-49 credits) are eligible for a maximum of $1300.  Other criteria apply.

National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grants are awarded to students who are Pell eligible enrolled in specific science and mathematics majors who are in their third or fourth year (49 or more credits).  Students are eligible for a maximum of $4000.  Other criteria apply.