Applying for Grants at the University of Bridgeport

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eMail: finaid@bridgeport.edu
phone: (203) 576-4568
fax: (203) 576-4570

Grants...      "A form of financial assistance based on financial need that one does not need to repay."                   To apply for grant considerations at the University of Bridgeport, students must start by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)* to determine eligibility. The primary types of grants that students receive are: Pell Grants SEOG Grants State Grants University of Bridgeport Grants Other Grant Programs

Pell Grants

The Pell Grant* is based on financial need. To apply, students must complete the FAFSA* each year.
The maximum Pell Grant award for the 2007-08 award year (July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008) is $4,310

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

Federal grant program for undergraduate students with exceptional need. SEOG grants are awarded by the school's financial aid office, and provide up to $4,000 per year. To qualify, a student must also be a recipient of a Pell Grant.

 State Grants

State grants also tend to be determined on financial need. Most state grant agencies use the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)* to determine eligibility. It is recommended
that you contact your state's financial aid authority to review deadlines and required forms.

For Connecticut state residents who demonstrate financial need, you may be eligible for the
Connecticut Independent College Student Grant (CICS)*.  CICS awards vary and are based
upon state appropriations.

University of Bridgeport Grants

Students who have remaining financial need after all other scholarships, grants, and loans have been awarded may qualify for need-based grants from the University of Bridgeport. The amounts of these grants vary depending upon the level of financial need. In order to qualify for Xavier Grants, students must be admitted and must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)* to determine eligibility every academic year.

 Other Grant Programs

 National SMART Grant - The National SMART Grant will issue $4,000 per year for up to two years it is open to third and fourth-year students enrolled in a four-year degree program in certain designated subject areas. 

National SMART Grant recipients must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in the courses of study required for the major (monitored by term).  Designated subject areas to include science, computer science, technology, math or a critical foreign language, such as Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Russian. 

In addition, student must be enrolled full time (12 semester hours) at a two- or four-year institution in a program leading to an associate or bachelor's degree, a U.S. citizen (no eligible non-citizens) and Pell Grant* recipients.

 

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