The National Smart Grant also known as National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant is available during the third and fourth year of undergraduate study.
This grant was built to support students majoring in physical, life, or computer sciences, mathematics, technology, engineering or a critical foreign language; or non-major single liberal arts
programs.
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National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (National SMART Grant) was established by the The Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005.
For the first time the grant was available during the 2006-2007 academic year with the purpose to meet the growing need for improved math and science instruction. National SMART Grant is available as the supplement for the Federal Pell Grant. |
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You apply for this grant by submitting your FAFSA Application. Given this is a federal grant that does not have to be repaid
the funds will be available on first come first serve basis.
The maximum one can be awarded is - year three: $4,000
The maximum one can be awarded is - year four: $4,000
The amount of the National SMART Grant, when combined with a Federal Pell Grant, may not exceed the student's cost of attendance.
National SMART Grant program is awarded for those who received Federal Pell Grant only. This grant is available to students for
their third and fourth academic year of college. Academic Competitiveness Grants are like sister grants available to students
for their first and second academic year of college.
Must Be a Federal Pell Grant Recipient
Be a U.S. Citizen Or Eligible Non-Citizen
Must Be Enrolled At Least Half-Time In a Degree Program
Must Be Pursuing a Major In Physical, Life, Computer Sciences, Math, Technology, Engineering Or, Foreign Language
Must Have At Least a 3.0 GPA On a 4.0 Scale
Not all students receiving Federal Pell Grant are eligible for this grant.
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Q: How will I know if I am getting a National SMART award?
You will be notified by email or by postal delivery if you are eligible. You will receive information about the amount of the award and you will be told if any other financial aid changes will be made
by your school as a result of this award.
Q: When does the new grant start?
Eligibility begins July 1, 2006 and is applied to the 2006-2007 school year for first-year undergraduate students who graduated from high school after 1/1/06 and second-year undergraduate students who
graduated from high school after 1/1/05.
Q: How do you apply for a National SMART Grant?
Please visit FAFSA Page to complete the financial aid form that is needed by universities and colleges to determine your financial
aid eligibility.
Q: What if I do not have a Federal Student Aid PIN?
You must use your Federal Student Aid PIN to complete your FAFSA Application. If you do not have a PIN, you may request one from the
Federal Student Aid PIN Web Site.
Q: What is the maximum amount I can receive from National SMART Grant?
National SMART Grant provides $4,000 for the third and fourth year of study. Note: The amount of the National SMART Grant, when combined with a
Federal Pell Grant, may not exceed the student's cost of attendance.
Q: Do National SMART Grants have to be repaid?
No. They do not have to be repaid.
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The federal government provides this grant for students who want to major in advanced programs. The National SMART Grant is awarded as a supplement to the
Federal Pell Grant. You apply for it using your standard
FAFSA Application and the award works for the third and fourth year of college. It does not have to be repaid.
The sister grant is Academic Competitiveness Grant.
We advise our financial aid candidates to use our tools below and see how much college is going to cost, how to plan or save for college, how to find financial aid, and calculate
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