Federal Grants
Federal Pell Grant
Eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant is based on an analysis of the information reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This grant is available to undergraduate students only. Students typically must have exceptional financial need. Grants from the college may be adjusted if the Federal Pell Grant differs from the amount estimated on the award.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
This federal grant is for undergraduates with exceptional financial need and priority is given to students who have been awarded the Federal Pell Grant. The amount of the award is determined by Financial Aid Services based on the availability of funding provided by the federal government.
Federal TEACH Grant
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides grants up to $4,000 to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families. Formore information, go to the U.S. Department of Education TEACH Web site and contact the financial aid office for addtional application requirements.
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant
The Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 (HERA) created a new grant program for full-time first and second year students who are at degree-granting institutions.
Freshman Eligibility Requirements:
- U.S. Citizens (not permanent residents)
- Federal Pell Grant recipients
- Enrolled full-time (16 credits) in a degree program
- Successfully completed a rigorous secondary school program. Students will be required to submit final high school transcripts to determine if this requirement has been met
- Were not previously enrolled in an undergraduate program (transfer students)
Additional Information
Award is $750 but is subject to change based on federal budget allocations. For entering freshmen, eligibility for this grant might not be known until the student has matriculated and the final high school transcript has been received. To the extent possible, the grant will first be used to meet unmet federal need, then reduce federal loan and work study awards.
Sophomore Eligibility Requirements:
- U.S. Citizens (not permanent residents)
- Federal Pell Grant recipients
- Enrolled full-time (16 credits) in a degree program
- Successfully completed a rigorous secondary school program. Students will be required to submit final high school transcripts to determine if this requirement has been met.
- Were not previously enrolled in an undergraduate program (transfer students)
Additional Information
Award is $1,300 but is subject to change based on federal budget allocations. To the extent possible, the grant will first be used to meet unmet federal need, then reduce federal loan and work study awards.
Federal National SMART Grant
The Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 (HERA) also created a new grant program for full-time third and fourth year students who are at a degree-granting institutions.
Eligibility Requirements:
- U.S. Citizens (not permanent residents)
- Federal Pell Grant recipients
- Enrolled full-time (16 credits), RTC (12 credits)
- Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
- Juniors and seniors (based on number of credits earned)
- Must have declared a major in science, computer science, technology, math or certain designated foreign language
Additional Information
Award is $4,000 but is subject to change based on federal budget allocations. To the extent possible, the grant will first be used to meet unmet federal need, then reduce federal loan and work study awards.
Disbursement of Grants:
1. Federal Grants are normally payable in two disbursements, one-half of the total in each semester and will not be disbursed earlier than 10 days prior to the start of classes.
2. Loan funds will not be disbursed until all necessary paperwork is completed and the student is enrolled in sufficient credit hours. All undergraduates at CC must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours).
Last Modified: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 9:11