Grants


Grants are gift aid based on need and are available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Accepted students are automatically considered for grant programs if their FAFSA results are released to Michigan Tech. Students must apply for grant renewal each year.

     

Federal Pell Grant

Criteria : the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) determines the value of the award; undergraduates only. For 2008-2009, a Pell eligible EFC is $0 - $4,041.

Value : variable up to $4,731; value prorated based on enrollment status

Other : *see program details for Pell

     

     

Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)

Criteria : financial need; undergraduates receiving Pell Grants; U.S. citizens; enrolled full time; first or second academic year* of study

Value : first academic year up to $750; second academic year up to $1,300

Other : awards are estimated based on FAFSA self-identification; final transcripts and AP/IB test scores required to determine eligibility; confirmed during July or August

*see program details for ACG

     

     

National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)

Criteria : financial need; undergraduates receiving Pell Grants; U.S. citizens; enrolled full time; third or fourth academic year*; bachlor's degree program with eligible major*; at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA

Value : up to $4,000 for each of the third and fourth academic years

Other : *see program details for SMART

     

     

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

Criteria : exceptional financial need; priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients; undergraduates only

Value : variable; depending on the amount of funds available

     

     

Michigan Educational Opportunity Grant

Criteria : financial need; Michigan residents; enrolled at least half time

Value : variable up to $1,000

     

     

Michigan Adult Part-Time Grant

Criteria : financial need; Michigan Resident; enrolled on a part-time basis (3-11 credit hours); must have been graduated from high school at least two years prior to applying

Value : variable up to $600

     

     

University Student Award

Criteria : financial need and academic potential or performance; enrolled full time

Value : variable

Other : renewal requires a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher