Grants are a form of gift aid (no service or repayment requirements) with eligibility based on need. To be considered for federal, state or university grants, a student must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually. Grants are restricted to undergraduates at UM-Dearborn.
Grants are initially awarded on a full-time basis. If a student enrolls less than full-time, the grant will be prorated based on enrollment status. The following illustrates how an award changes based on enrollment status for one term:
Grants Awarded | Full-time
(12+ credits) | 3/4-time
(9-11 credits) | 1/2 time
(6-8 credits) |
Pell Grant | $1891 | $1418 | $946 |
UM-Dearborn Grant | $ 500 | $ 375 | $ 250 |
| 100% of original offer | 75% of original offer | 50 % of original offer |
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GRANT DESCRIPTIONS
All these grants require a student to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate need according to program criteria. Many programs have funding limitations. It is to a student’s advantage to file the FAFSA by the recommended filing deadline and respond promptly to any request for documents.
Federal Pell Grant
Pell Grant is a federal program with award ranges from $384 to $4,731. An Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of 0 results in an award of $4,731 based on full-time enrollment.The Federal Pell Grant Program is considered the foundation grant to which all other sources are added to create a financial aid package. Pell Grant is one of the few programs that permit some students to receive a prorated portion of the award at a less-than-half-time enrollment status.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
FSEOG is a federal campus-based program that is used to supplement the Pell Grant. At the University of Michigan – Dearborn, FSEOG is reserved for students with Expected Family Contributions (EFC) ranging from 0-1000. Students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits).
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
The ACG is a federal program for students who have completed a rigorous high school curriculum as defined by the U.S. Department of Education and have not been enrolled in a program of undergraduate education previously. Recipients must be U.S. citizens, enrolled full-time and Pell Grant recipients.
First year recipients receive a $750 grant. To qualify for the second year $1300 grant, students must have at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA and meet all the eligibility criteria. If a student does not meet the cumulative grade point average or enrollment requirements, the grant will be terminated and cannot be reinstated.
National Science & Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART)
The National SMART Grant is a federal program for students in their third or fourth year of study who are enrolled in an eligible major as defined by the U.S. Department of Education: Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physical Science, Technology, Life Science or a Designated Foreign Language. Students apply by completing the FAFSA. Recipients must be U.S. Citizens, enrolled full-time and Pell Grant recipients.
The award is $4000 for the third year and the fourth year. Students are required to maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and full-time enrollment. If a student does not meet the cumulative grade point average or enrollment requirements, the grant will be terminated and cannot be reinstated.
Michigan Adult Part-time Grant (MAPTG)
Michigan Adult Part-time Grant is a Michigan campus-based program for needy, non-traditional Michigan residents. The maximum annual award is $600 and students may only receive this grant for two years during the undergraduate career. Students must be enrolled between 3-11 credit hours.
Michigan Educational Opportunity Grant (MEOG)
MEOG is a Michigan campus-based grant program modeled on FSEOG. This grant is restricted to eligible Michigan residents who are Pell Grant recipients. Students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits).
University of Michigan-Dearborn Grant
The University of Michigan–Dearborn Grant is to help high need students meet tuition costs. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Award amounts vary. Recipients must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits).
Scholars Program
The Scholars Program is based on merit and need for entering students. Priority is given to Pell recipients who have a minimum recalculated 3.4 high school GPA and an ACT composite score of 24 or higher. Eligible students may be offered up to $2,000 based on full-time enrollment. Awards are pro-rated for students who are enrolled less than full time. Renewal is based on need, academic eligibility and available funds.
Access Scholars Program
The Access Scholars Program is based on merit and need for entering students. Priority is given to Pell recipients who have a minimum recalculated 3.0 high school GPA and an ACT composite score of 22 or higher. Eligible students may be offered up to $1,000 based on full-time enrollment. Awards are pro-rated for students who are enrolled less than full time.
Access Transfer Program
The Access Transfer Program is based on merit and need for entering transfer students. Priority is given to Pell recipients who have a minimum of 30 transferrable college credits and at least a recalculated 3.0 college GPA. Access Transfer Program recipients cannot receive the Community College Transfer Scholarship. Eligible students may be offered up to $1,000 based on full-time enrollment. Awards are pro-rated for students who are enrolled less than full time.
