Pell Grants are the most common grant awarded to undergraduate students. The Pell Grant is awarded based on need of the candidate. When evaluating need, reviewers determine qualifications based on the income and expected family contribution. Awards vary from $400 up to $5,350, and can be received each year.
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The National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant is a field-of-study grant. It is intended for college students pursuing a degree in math, science, engineering or a foreign language that is crucial to homeland security (as determined by the federal government). To be eligible, students must be in their third or fourth year of study and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The grant is based on merit and awards up to $4,000.
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The Academic Competitive Grant (ACG) is awarded based on merit. First-year students can receive up to $750; second-year students, $1,300. Reviewers look at the high school performance of applicants to determine eligibility. Performance is defined by a "rigorous curriculum" and good grades.
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