Federal Pell Grant

• Funded by the federal government and does not have to be repaid.
• Award amount is based on a student’s financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and enrollment status.
• Awards are adjusted based on number of hours enrolled if less than full-time (12 hours).
• Awards range from $400 to $4310.

• Awarded to undergraduate, degree-seeking students who have not already obtained a bachelor’s degree.
• Students registering for all Flex/RODP classes (classes that start after regular classes) are subject to pro-ration (reduction from original grant amount due to delayed starting time).

SEOG

• Funded by the federal government and does not have to be repaid.
• Amount of SEOG funds are limited, priority is given to students who qualify for PELL and complete their FAFSA early.
• Maximum Award is $600 per academic year
• There is no guarantee that every eligible student will receive a SEOG award.

• Awarded to undergraduate, degree-seeking students who have not already obtained a bachelor’s degree.

TSAA

• Need-based grant for undergraduate students attending eligible Tennessee institutions
• Funds are awarded on a “first-come- first-serve” basis

• Must be a resident of Tennessee, U.S Citizen
• Enrolled in a degree-seeking program
• Meet TSAA’s need requirements based on the FAFSA

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)

• ACG will provide up to $750 for the first year of undergraduate study
• ACG will provide up to $1300 for the second year of undergraduate study
• The ACG award is in addition to the Federal Pell Grant
• Select the link below for the State of Tennessee definition of:
  Rigorous high school program

• Must complete a FAFSA application
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be a student in the first or second year of post-secondary education
• Must be eligible for Federal Pell Grant
• Must be a full-time student
• Completed a rigorous high school program as determined by the state or local education agency and recognized by the Secretary of Education
• 2nd year students must also maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
• The program will be available for students who graduated from high school after January 1, 2006 and for 2nd year students who graduated from high school after January 1, 2005.