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.

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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.

Pell Grant is a federal program with award ranges from $976 to $5,350. An Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of 0 results in an award of $5,350 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.

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).

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 or eligible non-citizens and Pell Grant recipients.  Students who are enrolled less than full-time will have awards prorated.

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.

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 and other program designated by the U.S. Department of Education. Students apply by completing the FAFSA. Recipients must be U.S. Citizens or eligible non-citizens and Pell Grant recipients.  Students who are enrolled less than full-time will have awards prorated.

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.

The TEACH Grant provides assistance of up to $4,000 to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low income families.  Unlike most need-based grant programs, the TEACH Grant is available to post-baccalaureate and graduate students as well as undergraduates.

Students must complete the FAFSA, be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, be enrolled at less half-time (awards will be prorated if enrolled less than full-time) in coursework necessary be begin at career in teaching.  Students must meet academic achievement requirements (generally, scoring above the 75th percentile on a college admissions test or maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher). 

Students will be required to sign the TEACH Grant Agreement that will convert the amount of TEACH Grant received to a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan if the recipient fails to teach four academic years in a high-need field in a school serving low-income students.  The loan will be repaid to the U.S Dept. of Education and interest will be charged from the date the grant was disbursed.  High need fields are currently defined as: Bilingual Education and English Language Acquistion, Foreign Language, Mathemathics, Reading Specialist, Science, Special Education and other programs as they are identified by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

TEACH Grant Fact Sheet

Entrance Counseling for the TEACH Grant (PDF)

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.

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).

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).

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.

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.