84.376: National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grants
Alternate Name: SMART Grants
Overview
Program Number
84.376
Status
Inactive
Agency
Last Modified
Aug. 24, 2012
Date Posted
Sept. 11, 2011
Objective
To provide eligible third- and fourth-year full-time undergraduates who major in certain designated technical fields or foreign languages with need-based grant assistance to help meet educational expenses.
Type of Assistance
C - Direct Payments for Specified Use
Applicant Eligibility
Undergraduate students enrolled as full-time regular students in an eligible program at an eligible institution of higher education and making satisfactory academic progress. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a high school diploma, a GED, or demonstrate the ability to benefit from the program of study offered.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Third- and fourth-year undergraduate students who are U.S citizens and are eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant. Students must be full-time regular students in an eligible program at an eligible institution of higher education and making satisfactory academic progress. Students are required to pursue a major in physical, life, or computer sciences, mathematics, technology, engineering or a critical foreign language, and obtain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in the coursework required for the major being pursued. In addition, students must sign a statement of educational purpose, not owe a refund on a Title IV grant, and not be in default on a Title IV loan. Eligible males that are at least 18 years old and born after December 31, 1959, can receive aid only if they have registered with the Selective Service.
Related Programs
Grant Awards
National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grants direct grants
Grant Opportunities