Financial Aid

Grants

  • Federal Pell Grant


    • Federal Pell Grants are grants awarded to eligible students who have not already earned a bachelor's degree. Awards range from $400 to $4,731 per academic year.
     

    The Federal Pell Grant is the largest federal student aid gift assistance program available to undergraduates. To determine eligibility, a student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Based on the information submitted, the federal processor calculates an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) that determines the applicant's entitlement. The amount of the grant is also affected by enrollment status (full-time or part-time).
     

  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)


    • These grants are awarded to eligible full-time undergraduate students who have not already earned a bachelor's degree and who have exceptional need. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive FSEOG assistance. Awards range from $250 to $800 per academic year and are dependent on the level of federal funding received by USC Aiken.

    Application requires submission of the FAFSA. FAFSA results received by the USCA Office of Financial Aid by March 15th will receive priority consideration. Follow-up documents, if required, should be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid promptly to ensure consideration for these funds.     Funding is limited and awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
     

  • Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) and National SMART Grant

    The Academic Competitiveness Grant and the National SMART Grant were created by the "Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005." These grants are available to full-time students receiving a Pell Grant who meet all eligibility requirements.

     

    Click here for additional information and eligibility criteria.
     

    Grants for first and second year students are called Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG), while grants for third and fourth year students are called National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grants.
     

  • South Carolina Need-Based Grant
    This program awards up to $2,000 per academic year at USC Aiken to South Carolina residents demonstrating financial need.

    Application requires submission of the FAFSA.  FAFSA results received by the USCA Office of Financial Aid by March 15th will receive priority consideration. Follow-up documents, if required, should be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid promptly to ensure consideration for these funds. Funding is limited and awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Click here for additional information and eligibility criteria.

 

 

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 Last updated/reviewed 11.17.08