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Student Financial Aid
Grants
Only undergraduate students who have not previously received a bachelor's degree and who demonstrate appropriate need are eligible for the following programs.
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Pell Grants are available to eligible students. The amount of the grant is based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as determined by the FAFSA and enrollment status. Awards are limited to the 1st undergraduate degree. For first time recipients after July 1, 2008, the Pell Grant is limited to 18 full time terms. Two half time enrollment terms = one full time term. Students may not Pell Grant for more than 18 full time terms.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal grants for approximately $1000 per academic year are awarded to students with exceptional financial need. Generally, students must be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, apply early, and meet other eligibility requirements in order to be considered. Funds for this program are very limited.
Alabama Student Assistance Program (ASAP)
State-funded grants for approximately $750 per academic year are available to Alabama residents who demonstrate high financial need. Generally, students must be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, apply early, be an Alabama resident and meet other eligibility requirements in order to be considered. Funds for this program are very limited.
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
Federal grants for $750 per academic year (1st year student) and $1300 per academic year (2nd year student) are available to those who qualify. To qualify, students must meet general conditions including: U.S. Citizenship, 3.0 grade point average (for Year 2 ACG), Pell Grant eligible, and must have completed a rigorous high school program of study'. Potential recipients will be requested to complete the ACG Application. A final high school transcript is required before we can determine eligibility.
SMART Grant
Federal grants for $4000 per academic year for 3rd or 4th year students are available to those who qualify. To qualify, students must meet general conditions including: U.S. Citizenship, 3.0 grade point average, Pell Grant eligible, who are majoring in
specific degree programs.
Students must take at least one course per term in their major program.
Federal Teach Grant
The Federal Teach Grant provides funds for students pursuing a degree in specific education programs. The program provides grant funds for postsecondary students who are completing coursework in a federally designated critical- need area of education and agree to serve for at least four-years as a full-time, highly qualified teacher in a low-income school. Eligible students may receive up to $4,000 per year in TEACH Grant funds. Failure to complete the four-year service agreement will result in the grant being converted to a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford/Ford Loan in which you must repay in full, with interest.
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