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FEDERAL PELL GRANT
Eligibility for a Pell Grant is determined by the US
department of Education based on the EFC (expected family contribution)
calculated from the financial data provided on the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA). It is available to undergraduate students pursuing a
first bachelor's degree. To apply for a Pell Grant students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA).
Students may receive up to $4731 for the 2008-09 award year
and $5350 for the 2009-10 award year. Award amounts are prorated based on EFC
and actual student enrollment.
Beginning with the 2009-10 award year, students may receive up
to 200% of their maximum scheduled award (based on the EFC) during one award
year (Fall, Spring, Summer). One scheduled award equals 100% of the award
amount for a full-time student. Students may be enrolled less than
half-time and receive disbursements for the first scheduled award.
However, students must be enrolled at least half-time to receive funds for a
second scheduled award.
FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITY GRANT (SEOG)
The SEOG is a non-repayable grant available to
undergraduate students who have exceptional financial need. Students pursuing a second
undergraduate program are not eligible to receive SEOG. To apply for an
SEOG, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA must be received at the Federal processing
center prior to March 15, 2009 (for the 2009-10 academic year) to receive
priority consideration for this grant.
Typical award amounts range from $600-$800 and are awarded to
students enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours per semester.
FEDERAL ACADEMIC COMPETITIVENESS GRANT (AC GRANT)
The AC Grant is available to first* or second* year Pell
Grant-eligible students who:
Demonstrate financial need as calculated by the UND financial
aid award package; students must complete
the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA).
Are enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (effective July 1,
2009) as of the last day to add a full-term course; audited courses and
preparatory courses like Math 102 do not count toward the enrollment
requirement;
Are U.S. Citizens or
eligible non citizens (effective July 1, 2009); and
In addition, to receive a first year AC Grant award, a
student must:
Have not been previously enrolled in a degree-granting program of
undergraduate education while a high school student;
Have completed high school after January 1, 2006; and
Have completed a rigorous secondary school program of
study.**
In addition, to receive a second year AC Grant award, a
student must:
Have completed high school after January 1, 2005;
Have completed a rigorous secondary school program of
study**; and
Have earned at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA for their first 24
credit hours of undergraduate education.
* A First Year student is
a student who has earned 0-23 cumulative credit hours. (effective July 1,
2009)
A Second Year student is
a student who has earned 24-59 cumulative credit hours. (effective July 1,
2009)
**For a complete list of eligible rigorous secondary school
programs go to:
www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/about/ac-smart/state-programs.html.
Please note: Students are limited to one $750 grant award for
the first year and one $1300 grant award for the second year. Students cannot
receive an AC Grant award for a semester in which they are not eligible for a Pell
Grant. Future award amounts are subject to change based on Federal
appropriation.
NATIONAL SMART GRANT
The National SMART Gant is available to third* or fourth* year
Pell Grant-eligible students who:
Demonstrate financial need as calculated by the UND financial
aid award package; students must complete
the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA).
Are enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (effective July 1,
2009) as of the last day to add a full-term course; audited courses and
preparatory courses like Math 102 do not count toward the enrollment
requirement;
Are U.S. Citizens or
eligible non citizens (effective July 1, 2009);
Have earned at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA as monitored prior
to disbursement of the award each term; and
Have declared an eligible major** and are enrolled in
coursework leading to completion of a program in physical, life, or computer
science, mathematics, technology, engineering or a designated foreign language
(i.e. Chinese, Russian).
Students must be enrolled in at least one course
within the eligible major each term as monitored prior to disbursement of the
award.
* A Third Year studentis
a student who has earned 60-89 cumulative credit hours.
A Fourth Year student is
a student who has earned 90-125 cumulative credit hours.
**For a complete listing of National SMART Grant eligible majors
go to:
www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0809.pdf.
UND Majors eligible for the National SMART Grant:
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Atmospheric Sciences |
Fisheries and Wildlife Biology |
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Biology |
Geological Engineering |
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Biology/Pre-Health |
Geology |
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Chemical Engineering |
Industrial Technology |
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Chemistry |
Information Systems |
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Civil Engineering |
Mathematics |
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Computer Science |
Mechanical Engineering |
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Electrical Engineering |
Occupational Safety & Environmental Health |
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Environmental Geoscience |
Physics |
Please note: Students are limited to one $4000 grant award for
the third year and one $4000 grant award for the fourth year. Students cannot
receive a National SMART Grant award for a semester in which they are not
eligible for a Pell Grant. Future award amounts are subject to change based on
Federal appropriation.
FEDERAL TEACH GRANT/LOAN
The new Teacher Education Assistance for
College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant/Loan Program provides up to $4,000
per year in grants to graduate and undergraduate students who intend to teach
full-time in high-need subject areas for at least four years at schools that
serve students from low-income families.
- Undergraduate study: up to $4,000 per year for first
baccalaureate to a maximum of $16,000
- Graduate study: up to $4,000 per year for a Masters degree
to a maximum of $8,000
- Individual TEACH Grant/Loan awards are prorated based on
actual enrollment up to the academic year limits: 12+ credit hours -
$2000/semester; 9-11 credit hours - $1500/semester; 6-8 credit hours -
$1000/semester; 1-5 credit hours - $500/semester.
Please note: If you fail to complete the
4-year teaching obligation within 8 years of completing or ceasing your program
of study, you will have to repay the grant with interest (it will become a
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan).
The application for the 2009-2010 academic year is the FAFSA.
There is a question on the FAFSA on the Web (www.fafsa.ed.gov)
which indicates your interest in the TEACH Grant/Loan. If you have already
completed the FAFSA and are not sure whether you answered this question, you can
view your submitted FAFSA and make corrections at
www.fafsa.ed.gov.
TEACH Grant/Loan Eligibility
and Service Requirements
NORTH DAKOTA STATE GRANT
The
North Dakota Student Financial Assistance Program
provides grants to North Dakota residents in need of financial assistance.
Students who are eligible may receive a grant
of $800 for the 2009-2010 academic year. Students must be enrolled in and maintain full-time
undergraduate status to be eligible to receive the grant. Students pursuing a second
undergraduate program are not eligible.
A North Dakota State Grant may be received for up to
eight semesters and must be used to attend an eligible North Dakota institution.
To apply for a North Dakota State Grant, students should
complete the
Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and indicate North Dakota resident status.
The deadline for priority consideration for
the 2009-2010 academic year is March 15, 2009 (this means that the FAFSA must
be received at the processing center by this date to meet deadline). Applications may be submitted after this date
and will be considered only if funds are available after awards have been offered to all
eligible students whose applications were received by March 15.
Please note: as for
other federal financial aid programs, coursework
that does not count toward the graduation requirements at UND (i.e. Math 102
Intermediate Algebra, all audited coursework) are also not counted for ND State
Grant eligibility.
OTHER SOURCES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
There are many other sources of financial assistance
available to UND students, such as Army ROTC scholarships, Bureau of Indian Affairs
(BIA)/Tribal Scholarship funds, North Dakota National Guard tuition waivers, Veterans
Educational benefits, Vocational Rehabilitation, and the Gabriel J. Brown Trust Loan.
Students should contact the appropriate agency or the Student Financial Aid Office for
more information about these programs.
Graduate students may also apply for
scholarships and tuition waivers at the
Graduate School
Office.
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