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National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART)
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Grant
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| Description |
This grant program was created by the Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 signed by President Bush on February 8, 2006. The National SMART Grant Program awards grants to eligible financially needy students who are pursuing majors in the physical, life, or computer sciences, mathematics, technology, engineering, or foreign languages critical to the national security of the United States. The National SMART Grant award is in addition to the student's Pell Grant award.
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| Eligibility |
Applicant must
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be enrolled as a full-time third or fourth year student in a baccalaureate degree program
- Be Pell eligible, awards are in addition to Pell Grant
- Be majoring in one of the following categories: Computer Science, Engineering, Critical Foreign Language, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Technology. To view complete list of eligible majors, visit:
http://www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/attachments/GENO615Attach1.pdf - Have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average
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| Value |
$4,000 for each of the third and fourth years of undergraduate study in baccalaureate degree program.
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| Application Procedure |
Student applies for ACG by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A student eligible for a Pell Grant and meeting the requirements listed above may be considered.
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| Other Information |
You may learn more about this program and other federal programs of assistance by visiting the federal government website at
http://studentaid.ed.gov/guide
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| Related Links |
| http://studentaid.ed.gov/guide
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http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
http://www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/attachments/GENO615Attach1.pdf
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