Grants
Grants are gift assistance awarded to qualified undergraduate students demonstrating exceptional financial need (i.e., grants are need-based aid). Grants do not have to be repaid as long as enrollment for the semester in which you receive the grant is maintained.
Applying for Grants
All grants require the student to file a FAFSA by the ASU priority filing date of March 1 each year and are awarded to students who are eligible for need-based aid. Completion of the FAFSA by the priority filing date of March 1 is recommended due to the funding limitations of some programs. Your financial aid file must be complete including verification, if needed.
Receiving Your Grants
If you are awarded a grant, you will need to sign in on My ASU to accept your grants, except the Federal Pell Grant which is automatically accepted for you. Grants are disbursed each semester based on your enrollment status and will be prorated if you are not enrolled full-time. You may be asked to return a portion of your grant if you do not maintain your enrollment status for the entire semester (see our Census Policy). Also be advised that receiving outside resources at any time during the academic year will reduce your eligibility for grants (see our Overawards Policy).
Grants Available at ASU
| Grant Program | AZ Residency Required? | Award Range (yearly amounts) |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Pell Grant | No | $523 - $4,731 for 2008-09 $609 - $5,350 for 2009-10 |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant* | No | $100 - $1,000 |
| Academic Competitiveness Grant | No | Up to $750 for first year students Up to $1,300 for second year students |
| National SMART Grant | No | Up to $4,000 for third and fourth year students |
| Federal TEACH Grant | No | Up to $4,000 |
| LEAP Grant* | Yes | $1,000 - $3,500 |
| Financial Aid Trust Grant* | Yes |
$1,000 - $3,500 |
| University Grant* | No | $1,000 - $3,500 |
| ASU Grant* | No | $500 - $2,000 |
| *Not available to students who have completed 120 credits. | ||
Grants Available Through Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education
The State of Arizona offers two grant programs that ASU students can apply for, the Special Leveraging Educational Assistance Program (SLEAP) and the Arizona College Access Aid Program (ACAAP). To learn more and apply for these grants, visit www.azgrants.gov.