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 for a minimum of 6 credits
- 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
ACG Recognized State Rigorous Secondary School Programs of Study for 2008 Graduates
ACG Recognized State Rigorous Secondary School Programs of Study for 2009 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 grant will be adjusted for less than full time enrollment. |
| 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 3 credits.
Tuition Waivers can only be applied to tuition (no cash disbursements)
and will not cover fees. |
