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Federal Grants
Federal grants are awards of money from the government. There are several Federal grants:
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
Eligibility
A student may be eligible if they:
- Have “exceptional financial need”
- Have a certain grade point average
- Are a U.S. citizen
Value
A student may be awarded $100-$4,000 per year depending on financial need, what other awards they’ve received, and what funds are available at their school.
Money can be used for:
Tuition and related fees
How to apply
Fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Pell Grants
Eligibility
A student may be eligible for a Pell grant if:
- They are getting an undergraduate degree at an eligible college
- They are a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen
- They have filled out the FAFSA and have demonstrated financial need
Value
$400-$4000 per year, depending on need.
Money can be used for:
- Tuition and related fees
- Sometimes books and other expenses
How to apply
Fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
If a student receives a Pell grant, they may also be eligible for the following additional grants:
| ACG | National SMART grant | TEACH grant |
ACG
About ACGs, or Academic Competitiveness Grants:
Eligibility
A student may be eligible if:
- They are a full-time first or second year undergraduate student
- They have received a Pell Grant
- They are a U.S. citizen
- They have at least a 3.0 grade point average (if they’re a sophomore)
- They participated in a strong high school academic program (if they will be a freshman)
Value
$750 for the first year, $1,300 for the second year
Money can be used for:
Tuition and related fees
How to apply
Fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
National SMART grants
About National SMART (Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent) grants:
Eligibility
A student may be eligible if:
- They are a U.S. Citizen
- They got a Pell Grant
- They are a full time student in their third or fourth year of an undergraduate program
- Have at least a 3.0 grade point average
- They are majoring in:
- Physical science
- Life sciences
- Computer sciences
- Mathematics
- Technology
- Engineering
- Foreign language critical to national security
Value
Up to $4,000 per year
How to apply
Fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
TEACH grant
About TEACH (Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education) grants:
Eligibility
A student may be eligible if:
- They plan to teach in a school that serves low-income families
- They’re a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Their school participates in the TEACH grant program.
- They’re enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, courses necessary to begin a career in teaching
- They score above the 75th percentile on a college admissions test OR maintain a GPA of 3.25 or higher
- They sign the TEACH grant agreement to serve
Value
Up to $4,000 per year.
How to apply
Fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
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