Grants and Waivers

Federal Pell Grant

• a federally funded program administered by the U.S. Department of Education
• eligibility is based on demonstrated financial need
• for 2009-2010, the Federal Pell Grant award range is from $609 to $5,350 depending on enrollment status and Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The maximum EFC to be eligible for Pell in 2009-2010 is 4617.
• the amount of the grant is based on eligibility determined by the federal government
• available to undergraduate students pursuing their first bachelor's degree
• does not need to be repaid

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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

• a federal grant awarded by Financial Aid Services at UMD
• eligibility is based directly on demonstrated financial need
• the maximum SEOG award is $4,000. Award amounts vary depending on funding. Eligibility consideration is limited to Pell Grant recipients.
• available to undergraduate students enrolled at least half-time in a degree program
• does not need to be repaid

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Need-Based Tuition Waiver/Mass. Access Grant

• State funded waiver / grant programs awarded by Financial Aid Services at UMD
• eligibility is based on demonstrated financial need
• available to undergraduate students who are Massachusetts residents
• applies to state funded undergraduate degree courses only
• does not need to be repaid

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Connections Program

Students may earn a $500 fee waiver by performing 50 hours each semester of comunity service work or on-campus research. All enrolled UMass Dartmouth students are eligible to be considered for this program.

University Scholarship

• an institutional fee waiver awarded by Financial Aid Services at UMD
• eligibility is based on demonstrated financial need
• available to students enrolled at least half-time in a degree program
• does not need to be repaid

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MassGrant Program

• a state funded program administered by the Office of Student Financial Assistance of the Board of Higher Education
• eligibility is based directly on demonstrated financial need
• available to undergraduate students enrolled full-time who are Massachusetts residents (and dependents' parents must also be residents)
• must file FAFSA prior to May 1
• does not need to be repaid

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Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)

• federally funded program for first and second year students
• student must be eligible for federal Pell Grant and have completed a rigorous high school program of study
• award amount is $750 for first year and $1,300 for second year. Second year renewal requires minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average

 National SMART Grant

• federally funded program for third and fouth year students
• student must be eligible for federal Pell Grant and be enrolled in specific majors
• award amount is up to $4,000 per year. Renewal each semester requires maintaining a 3.0 cumulative grade point average each semester.

DCE Grant

•  need-based grant program funded through the Division of Professional and Continuing Education for students in the Pathways program. 

MASSGrant Part Time Grant Program

• a state funded program administered by the Office of Student Financial Assistance of the Board of Higher Education
• student must be a matriculated Massachusetts resident attending part time (6-11 credits)
• eligibility is determined by the Financial Aid Office based on need and the availability of funds
• does not need to be repaid

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 Last Updated On: 9/10/09