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External awards, such as Pell Grants, federal grants, state grants, or outside scholarships, are usually the first piece of the aid package. Grants do not need to be repaid. It is crucial that you apply for all outside scholarships for which you may be eligible. See your high school counselor to find out about possible sources of outside scholarship funding, or visit our link to Scholarship Search Strategies.

Federal Pell Grant - A federal grant awarded to undergraduate students with a high financial need, based on a student's EFC.

Academic Competitiveness Grant - A federal grant program that awards up to $750 for the first year of undergraduate study and up to $1,300 for the second year of undergraduate study (both first and second "years" are based on grade level) to students enrolled at least half time or above (grant is prorated accordingly), who are U.S citizens or eligible non-citizens, receiving a Federal Pell Grant, and who had successfully completed a rigorous high school program, as determined by the state or local education agency and recognized by the Secretary of Education. Second year students must also have maintained a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0.

National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant - A federal grant program that awards up to $4,000 for each of the third and fourth years of undergraduate study (both third and fourth "years" are based on grade level) to students enrolled at least half time or above (grant is prorated accordingly), who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens, receiving a Federal Pell Grant, and are enrolled in an eligible field of study. The student must also have maintained a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0.

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant - A federal grant program that awards up to $4,000 per year to students who agree to serve as a full-time teacher in a high-need field in a public or private elementary or secondary school school that serves students from low-income families.
  • TEACH Grant requires that a student must agree to serve as a full-time teacher in a high-need field in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves low-income students. A TEACH Grant recipient must teach for at least four academic years within eight calendar years of completing the program of study for which the TEACH Grant was received. IMPORTANT: If a student fails to complete this teaching obligation, all amounts of the TEACH Grants that were received will be converted to a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan. This loan plus all accrued interest must be repaid to the U.S. Department of Education. Interest will be charged from the date the grant(s) was disbursed.

  • To qualify for a TEACH Grant a student must have placed above the 75th percentile of a standardized college admission test (ACT/SAT/GRE), OR have a high school cumulative 3.25 GPA and must maintain the 3.25 GPA throughout their academic program, OR be a current teacher returning to pursue an advanced degree. Student must file the FAFSA and answer the question regarding teaching. Student may be either an undergraduate or graduate enrolled full or part-time. Award amounts are proportionally reduced as enrollment level lessens.

  • A student must complete a Teach Grant Agreement to Serve each year and complete TEACH Entrance Counseling each year to receive a TEACH Grant. For information about the high-need fields and schools serving low-income students, eligibility requirements, grant conditions, and to obtain the service agreement, see www.teach-ats.ed.gov. or review the TEACH Fact Sheet.

    For additional information, see Frequently Asked Questions.

    Need to complete your TEACH Grant Entrance Counseling?

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) - A federal grant awarded to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. Priority in awarding SEOG funds is given to students who are Pell Grant recipients.

Miami Grant - Ohio residents admitted as new first-year Oxford campus students may be awarded a renewable Miami Grant. This is strictly a need-based grant, no academic criteria is considered. Students must file the FAFSA by February 15. In 2009-2010 the grant value ranged from $1,300 to $2,750. Roughly 60% of Ohio residents received at least the minimum amount.

Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) - The Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG), is a state grant for Ohio residents with financial need who are enrolled at the Oxford campus only. The Ohio College Opportunity Grant requires that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) be submitted by October 1 each year. The grant for a full-time student is $1,008 and is based on how many hours the student is enrolled.

Pennsylvania State Grant (PHEAA) - A state grant for Pennsylvania residents with financial need enrolled at least half time. The Pennsylvania State Grant requires that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) be submitted by May 1 each year. The grant amount varies up to $300 per semester for Pennsylvania residents attending Ohio schools.

Rhode Island State Grant Program - A state grant for Rhode Island residents with financial need, enrolled at least half time. The grant can be used during the fall and spring semesters for a total of four years. The Rhode Island State Grant requires that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) be submitted by March 1 each year. The amount ranges from $250 to $1400, depending on financial need.

Vermont Grant - A state grant for Vermont residents with financial need who are enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree program. The grant can be used during the fall and spring semesters for a total of ten semesters. The Vermont State Grant requires submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. The amount varies depending upon financial need and the cost of the institution and the resources they consider available for education. For 2008-2009, the grant range was $500 to $10,600. A student who plans to be attending less than full-time is eligible to apply for a part-time grant based on financial need. The part-time amount varies depending on credit hours.

Study Abroad Airfare Grant - Eligible students with financial need may receive a university grant up to $600 for their study abroad airline ticket and could receive the remainder of their ticket price in an interest free university loan. Students must attend full time during either the fall or spring semester in a study abroad program. For more information and the requirements for this grant, see Financial Aid for Study Abroad.

SCAM ALERT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Someone is impersonating a U.S. Department of Education official and is offering students grants in place of their loans for a processing fee. This is a scam, there is no ED program to replace loans with grants and there is no processing fee to obtain Title IV grants from the Department of Education. Students should never provide their bank account or credit card information over the phone unless they initiated the call and trust the company they are calling. For information about preventing scams visit the Federal Student Aid website.

GRANTS Amount Who is Eligible How to Apply How Award is Determined
Federal Pell Grant $976-$5,350 US citizens or permanent residents demonstrating financial need Submit FAFSA by Feb 15. Expected Family Contribution (EFC) must be below 4,617
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) $750-$1,300 (prorated according to enrollment) US citizens or eligible non-citizens attending at least half time or above. For first-year students who graduated high school after 1/1/06 and second-year students who graduated high school after 1/1/05. Submit FAFSA by Feb 15. Students must have completed rigorous high school program and receiving a Pell Grant. Must obtain a 3.0 GPA during first award year.
National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant

$4,000 (prorated according to enrollment)

US citizens or eligible non-citizens attending at least half time or above in their third and fourth award year. Submit FAFSA by Feb 15. Students must be in an eligible major and receiving a Pell Grant. Must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant $4,000 US citizen or eligible non-citizen enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, who intends to teach in a high-need field in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families. Requires TEACH Grant agreement and TEACH entrance counseling signed each year. Submit FASA by Feb. 15. Student must meet certain academic achievement requirements (score above the 75 percentile on a college admission test or maintain a GPA of at least a 3.25).
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant(SEOG) $1,000 US citizens or permanent residents demonstrating financial need Submit FAFSA by Feb 15. Based on need according to a federal formula. Priority is given to students who receive Pell grants.
Ohio College Opportunity Grant $1,008 Ohio residents with high financial need, based on EFC Submit FAFSA by Oct 1. Expected Family Contribution (EFC) must be below $2,190.
Miami Grant For fall 2009 range was $1,300-$2,750 New first-year, Oxford campus, Ohio resident students Submit FAFSA by Feb 15. Strictly based on need
Pennsylvania State Grant (PHEAA) up to $600 Pennsylvania residents demonstrating financial need Submit FAFSA by Oct 1. Based on need according to a federal formula.
Rhode Island State Grant Program $250-$1,400 Rhode Island residents demonstrating financial need Submit FAFSA by Oct 1. Based on a need formula developed by the Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority
Vermont Grant $500-$10,600 Vermont residents demonstrating financial need Submit FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1. Based on need
Study Abroad Airfare Grant $600 Students must attend full time during either the fall or spring semester in a study abroad program. Submit FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1. Based on need

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