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The National Science & Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART Grant)

The National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant, also known as the National Smart Grant is available during the third and fourth years of undergraduate study to full-time students who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant and who are majoring in physical, life, or computer sciences, mathematics, technology, or engineering or in a foreign language determined critical to national security. The student must also be enrolled in the courses necessary to complete the degree program and to fulfill the requirements of the intended eligible major in addition to maintaining a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 in course work required for the major. The National SMART Grant award is in addition to the student's Pell Grant award.

The list provided below is a brief overview of the necessary criterion a student must possess in order to receive the National Science & Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART). This is just a general list of qualifying criterion and is in no way a comprehensive list of all requirements. If you have questions about whether or not you qualify for the SMART feel free to see the 2009-10 Funding Education Beyond High School–The Guide to Federal Student Aid for a complete requirements listing, or contact Betty Dever for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen;
  • be Pell Grant-eligible during the same award year;
  • Be enrolled at least half-time. Disbursement is prorated for less than full-time enrollment;
  • be a junior or senior in a first undergraduate degree program;
  • be pursuing a major in physical, life, or computer sciences, mathematics, technology, engineering or a critical foreign language; and
  • have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale as of the end of the second award year and continue to maintain a 3.0 GPA that must be checked prior to the beginning of each payment period (e.g., semester).

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You can obtain an approximation of your EFC and any federal aid (grants, loans, and work-study) you may qualify for by creating a free profile for use on the Department of Education FAFSA4Caster website. ENMU Financial Aid recommends for students to utilize this helpful tool early and often.

 


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