Grants
Grants
Other 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, it will automatically be accepted. 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 | $400–$4,310 for 2007-08 $523–$4,731 for 2008-09 |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant* | No | $600 - $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 |
| LEAP Grant* | Yes | $1,000 - $2,000 |
| Financial Aid Trust Grant* | Yes | $1,000 - $2,000 |
| University Grant* | No | $1,000 - $2,000 |
| ASU Grant* | No | $500 - $1,500 |
| *Not available to students who have completed 120 credits. | ||