The federal government awards Pell Grants to students enrolled in undergraduate programs with a proven financial need. The size of the grant is determined by the school's tuition and fees.
FESOGs are a federal grant awarded to supplement Pell Grants for students with an extreme financial need. The size of FESOG's ranges between $100 and $4,000 per year.
TEACH grants are designated for students studying to become elementary or secondary school teachers. In exchange for the grant, students must work at a public or private school that serves low-income children for four years.
The ACG is an additional award given to Pell Grant students whose high school courses were considered advanced or honors level. The award gives an additional $750 and $1,300 for the first and second years of college, respectively.
The SMART Grant is a form of federal grant for third- and fourth-year university students majoring in natural sciences, mathematics, engineering or computers. The program is available to supplement Pell Grants.