Grants
are need-based funds that do not need to be repaid.
Qualified applicants who have completed the financial aid application
process may receive one or more of the following awards. Some grants
require additional applications.
| Federal
Pell Grants |
Awarded
to undergraduate students only. Initial eligibility is determined
by the U.S. Department of Education. Your award amount is based
on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) that is printed on the
Student Aid Report (SAR). Depending on your eligibility, the Pell
Grant can usually be adjusted to allow for part-time enrollment |
|
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grants |
To be eligible for an ACG you must meet the following minimum general eligibility requirements:
- Be a 1st or 2nd year undergraduate
- Be enrolled full time
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Eligible for a Federal Pell Grant
- Have successfully completed a rigorous high school curriculum.
- Meet specific academic requirements
High School Completion
First year students must have completed high school on or after January 1, 2006.
Second year students must have completed high school on or after January 1, 2005.
The rigorous high school curriculum options for each state, including Washington, can be found at
ACG Recognized State Rigorous Secondary School Programs of Study for 2005 and 2006 Graduates
ACG Recognized State Rigorous Secondary School Programs of Study for 2007 Graduates
Additional Eligibility Requirement Information
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| State
Need Grants |
Offered
to undergraduate Washington residents with high financial need.
Eligibility is determined using a methodology established by the
State and administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
The State Need Grant may be awarded for half-time
enrollment a minimum of 6 credits is required. |
| Federal
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants |
Offered
to undergraduate students with the lowest Expected Family Contribution
(EFC), as determined by the Department of Education and reported
on the Student Aid Report (SAR), who are enrolled for a minimum
of 6 credits. |
| Tuition
Waivers and Clark College Grants |
Available
to undergraduate students who are enrolled for a minimum of 6 credits.
Tuition Waivers can only be applied to tuition (no cash disbursements)
and will not cover fees. |
| Opportunity Grants |
Available through the Eligibility Programs Office, for qualified students who are residents of the State of Washington, on the following career pathways: Accounting, Administrative Support, Computer Technology, Early Childhood Education, Medical Office, Nursing, and Welding.
Requires a separate application in addition to the FAFSA. Funds for tuition and books are awarded to low-income students that are working towards approved professional/technical programs. |
| Worker
Retraining Grants |
Requires
a separate application in addition to the FAFSA.
This grant is awarded to students who are receiving unemployment
benefits or who have exhausted benefits within the last 2 years.
A minimum enrollment of 6 credits is required. |
| Work-Based
Learning Grants |
Requires
a separate application. Funds for tuition and books are awarded
to low-income students and approved DSHS clients. Funds are to be
used for short-term training programs that do not lead to a degree
or certificate. Because of this, Work-Based Learning students are
not usually eligible for other grant and aid programs available
at Clark College. |
