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New College Grants for the 2007 School Year

The President of the United States approved funding for two new college grants named the Academic Competitiveness Grant and National Smart Grant. About $700 million dollars is set aside particularly for these two grants. The purpose of the new grant money is to help students pursue a career in the science, technological, and mathematics fields. Both of the grants have gone into effect for this school year. Each grant has different requirements to become eligible. The items listed below explain the primary requirements. Students should keep in mind that they may be required to meet additional requirements before they can receive grants for college.

The Academic Competitiveness Grant is awarded to both first and second year college students. First year students are eligible to collect as much as $750 toward tuition costs and eligible second year students could receive up to $1300. Below you will find the eligibility requirements for the Academic Competitiveness Grant.

Students may be eligible to receive the Academic Competitiveness Grant if:

        They're registered full-time as either a first or second year college student in a 2-4 year program.

        They are eligible for the Pell Grant. (College students who are given the Academic Competitiveness Grant may also apply the Pell Grant to their tuition for college.).

        They have finished a strict plan of study in high school as described by the national education guidelines.

        They maintained a 3.0 grade point average during the first academic year. (For sophomore students)

        They're currently an American citizen.

        They graduated from senior high school after January 1, 2006 for freshmen and January 1, 2005 for sophomores.

The National Smart Grant is awarded to junior and senior students in college. Third and fourth year students could receive as much as $4000. Below you will find the list of requirements for the National Smart Grant.

Students are eligible to receive the National Smart Grant if:

        They're enrolled as a full time junior or senior student in a four-year degree.

        They qualify to receive a Pell Grant. (Students who are given the National Smart Grant may also get the Pell Grant to go towards their tuition fees.).

        They are a citizen of the United States.

        They have earned at least a 3.0 grade point.

        They are working towards a major in engineering, technology, science, math, or foreign language.

If college students do not meet the requirements for the National Smart Grant or the Academic Competitiveness Grant, there are various other college government grants made available. Eligibility requirements vary based on the type of student grant. Students may receive a grant based on academic achievement, financial need, or athletic talent. Others can receive a grant based on their religious affiliation, major, or ethnic background. Here are a couple of tips on how to better your possibility of getting approved for a college grant:

• Inquire about many grant programs to locate college grants that fit your eligibility requirements.
• Apply for numerous grants.
• Start the application process at the beginning of the year.
• Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
• Keep at least a 3.0 grade point average.
• Keep a positive attitude.

We encourage students attending high school to plan for a college education early in the year. A number of requirements for college grant money are based off of high school grade point average (GPA), extracurricular activities (including athletics), and courses studied. Students who prepare early are more likely to collect one or more college grants.

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