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

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    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.


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Last updated on Friday, August 21, 2009