 Grants for Undergraduate Students
Grant funding is provided by the federal government, the state of California, and UC Santa Cruz to assist undergraduate students who demonstrate the greatest financial need. Grants do not have to be repaid.
Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG) are awarded by the federal government to first- and second-year undergraduates demonstrating a high level of need. There are a number of strict requirements that students must meet to be eligible for the ACG:
ACG – 1st Year (up to $750)
- US citizens
- Pell grant eligible
- Completed rigorous high school course load (as determined by Financial Aid Office)
- Enrolled full-time (at least 12 units)
- Enrolled in the first year of program study at a university level
To receive the 1st year ACG, students cannot have been previously enrolled in a full undergraduate program as an admitted student. Non-degree related courses taken during high school do not affect eligibility.
ACG – 2nd Year (up to $1300)
- US citizens
- Pell grant eligible
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the start of sophomore academic year
- Enrolled full-time (at least 12 units)
- Enrolled in the second year of program study at a university level
The Financial Aid Office makes the final determination on student eligibility for the ACG. The award will be automatically included in a student's aid offer. ACG grants reduce self-help aid (work-study, Perkins Loan, and/or Federal Direct Loans). Students can only receive each individual grant once, but the awarding of the grant is based on academic credits, not school year. Once the maximum amount of the grant is reached, the value cannot be extended.
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Cal Grant A is awarded by the California Student Aid Commission to California Residents who demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. The maximum award for 2007-2008 is $6,636.
Cal Grant B is awarded by the California Student Aid Commission to California residents who have a high degree of financial need and show academic promise. First-time recipients receive a stipend that helps pay for personal living expenses. In the second year, continuing recipients receive the stipend as well as funds sufficient to pay most registration fees. In 2007-2008, first-time recipients will receive a maximum stipend of $1,551, whereas students in their second year and beyond will receive a maximum award award of $8,187.
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Pell Grants are federal grants awarded to undergraduates who demonstrate a high degree of financial need. The maximum Pell Grant award for 2007-2008 is $4,310.
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National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grants are awarded by the federal government to third- and fourth-year undergraduates. The maximum award is $4,000. There are a number of strict requirements that students must meet to be eligible for each grant:
- US citizens
- Pell grant eligible
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 for each quarter of eligibility
- Enrolled full-time (at least 12 units)
- Majoring in physical, life, or computer sciences, engineering, mathematics, technology, or a critical foreign language
For a complete list of all eligible majors:
http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/attachments/GENO615Attach1.pdf
For a complete list of all eligible majors offered at UCSC:
SMART Grant - UCSC Eligible Majors.pdf
The Financial Aid Office makes the final determination on student eligibility. The award will be automatically included in a student's aid offer. SMART grants will reduce self-help aid (work-study, Perkins Loan, and/or Federal Direct Loans).
Students can only receive each individual grant once, but the awarding of the grant is based on academic credits, not school year. Once the maximum amount of the grant is reached, the value cannot be extended.
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Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG) are federal grants targeted to students from the lowest income families. The maximum award is $4,000 per year.
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UC Santa Cruz Grants are awarded to students with financial need and are funded by the University of California Santa Cruz.
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