Types of Grants

Federal & State Grant Programs

There are several types of grants available to College of St. Elizabeth undergraduate students. The eligibility for these grants is determined by completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as well as the specific requirements of each program. The programs are:

Federal Pell Grant Program

Grants awarded under this program range from a minimum of $555 to a maximum of $5550 per academic year.. Student eligibility is based on the calculated estimated family income (EFC) that was determined from the income and assets figures, number in family, etc., submitted by the family on the FAFSA.

Federal SEOG Program

This is a grant program where eligibility and funding is determined by the institution. Students must be PELL eligible. Awards range up to $1000, based on the calculated estimated family income (EFC) that was determined from the income and assets figures submitted by the family.

Academic Competitiveness Grant - Discontinued for 2011 - 2012 academic year due to federal budget cuts.

This is a federal merit based grant program that began during the 2006- 2007 academic year. Awards amount to $750 for the first year and $1300 for the second year of enrollment. In order to be eligible, students must be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien, be eligible for a PELL grant and have been enrolled in a rigorous high school program as determined by the college. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Smart Grant - Discontinued for 2011 - 2012 academic year due to federal budget cuts.

This is a federal merit based grant program that began during the 2006 - 2007 academic year. Awards amount up to $4,000 for the 3rd and 4th years of a student's program. In order to be eligible, students must be enrolled in approved majors prescribed by the U.S. Dept.of Education (determined by the institution), be PELL eligible, be U.S. citizens, and have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0.

Urban/Distinguished Scholars Program

This is a New Jersey State Grant program. Awards are based on residency within the state and merit. Awards are $1,000 each academic year.

EOF (Educational Opportuity Fund Program)

This is a New Jersey State Grant program. Awards are $2500 per academic year. students must meet income and academic requirements for the program and be selected by the institution. There are a certain amount of spaces available for admission into this program. Speak with the EOF office to see if eligible.

TAG (Tuition Aid Grant Program)

This is the New Jersey State grant program. Awards are based on the NJEI which is calculated from the FAFSA. Grants range from $1700* to $10,468* per academic year. Students must be enrolled on a full-time basis i.e., 12 credits for a semester program.

*Estimated number that might change due to state budgets