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Federal and State Grants and Work Study Programs for Students
Grants are offered to entering students on the basis of financial need. A FAFSA form must be filed in order to receive these grants. The combination of scholarships and grants may not exceed tuition costs. For more information about specific grants, see below or contact the Office of Financial Aid at 212-517-0500 or email at Financial Aid.
Federal Pell Grant
This federally funded grant is based upon the data provided on the FAFSA form. The maximum award for the 2008-2009 school year is $4,731. A Pell Grant does not have to be repaid. For more information about Pell Grants, visit the Federal Student Aid site.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
This is an additional federal grant awarded by the college to Pell eligible students with exceptional financial need. Funds are limited.
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
Students must be a U.S. citizen, eligible for a Federal Pell Grant and enrolled full time. ACG applicants need to maintain a 3.0 GPA and must have comŽpleted a rigorous high school program and graduated January 1, 2005 or January 1, 2006 and thereafter. MMC will confirm and determine if you are eliŽgible for the ACG grant, based on a review of your finalized academic records, full-time enrollment and Federal Pell Grant eligibility. The maxiŽmum first year ACG grant is $750 and up to $1300 for the second year.
National SMART Grant
Students must be U.S. citizen, eligible for a Federal Pell Grant and enrolled full time in his or her third or fourth academic year of an undergraduate degree program. SMART recipients must be pursuing a major in physical, life, or computer sciences, mathematics technology, engineering or a critical foreign language. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA at the end of the second award year and continue to maintain a 3.0 GPA prior to each payment period. Students must be enrolled in at least one course in their major each semester.
Federal Work-Study Program
Work study may be included in a student's financial aid package. The Federal Work-Study Program provides on or off-campus jobs for undergraduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay educational expenses. A student's federal work-study award depends on when you apply, your need, and the amount of funding MMC receives.
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
This grant is awarded to New York state residents who are attending college full time in New York state. The award is based on the combined New York state net taxable income of the student and family. The current award ranges from $500 - $5000 annually. For more information visit the HESC website at the www.hesc.com. MMC's New York State TAP school code is 0447.
Part-time TAP
Beginning in 2007-08 students who have completed requirements as a first-time freshman in 2006-07 and thereafter may qualify for a part-time TAP award. Students must be enrolled for 6 to 11 credits and in the previous academic year have earned two consecutive semesters of 12 credits each (24 credits total) and maintained a "C" average. Awards are based on New York State net taxable income, tuition charged, type of institution attended and number of credits taken. Must file a TAP application.
Aid for Part-time Study (APTS)
The NYS APTS program provides grant assistance for eligible part-time stuŽdents enrolled in approved undergraduate studies. Awards provide up to $2,000 per year for part-time undergraduate study at participating instituŽtions in New York State. An APTS award cannot exceed tuition charges.
Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)
HEOP developed as private colleges and universities and New York State recognized the need to provide higher education for students who have academic potential but lack the necessary preparation and are economically disadvantaged. HEOP is funded by a New York State Higher Education Opportunity Grant in conjunction with Marymount Manhattan College funding. For complete eligibility requirements entering freshmen should contact the HEOP Office at 212-517-0590.
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