Academic Competitiveness Grant
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This grant program began in the 2006-07 academic year for full-time undergraduate students. The maximum award for a first academic year eligible student is $750; the maximum award for a second academic year eligible undergraduate student is $1,300. To receive an ACG, a student must
- Receive a Federal Pell Grant during the same academic year;
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Be a first- or second-year full-time undergraduate student in a degree program
- Have completed a rigorous secondary school (high school) program of study; and
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If a first-year student—have completed high school after January 1, 2006, or -
If a second-year student—have completed high school after January 1, 2005, and have a 3.0 grade point average as of the end of the first academic year of undergraduate study.
- For a list of recognized rigorous programs of high school study in your state, visit http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/about/ac-smart/state-programs.html
- A high school transcript showing the completion of a rigorous program is required to determine eligibility for this grant.
