Brand New College Grants for the 2006-2007 School Year

President George W. Bush has approved the funding for two brand new college grants known as the National Smart Grant and Academic Competitiveness Grant. About $700 million dollars is collected just for these two grants. The aim of the college grants is to help students to pursue a degree in the mathematics, technical, and science fields. Both the National Smart and Academic Competitiveness grants have taken effect for this school year. Each of the grants has a different set of eligibility requirements. The items listed below are a description of the requirements for the grants. Students should keep in mind that they could be required to meet other prerequisites to receive the Academic Competitiveness Grant or the National Smart Grant.

The Academic Competitiveness Grant is awarded to both freshman and sophomore college students. Freshman students may be awarded up to $750 toward their tuition and eligible second year students can receive around $1300. Below are the requirements to become eligible for the Academic Competitiveness Grant.

College students could be eligible to receive the Academic Competitiveness Grant if:

        They are currently registered as a first or second year full-time student in a 2-4 year undergraduate degree program.

        They qualify for the Pell Grant. (Students who are awarded the Academic Competitiveness Grant may also receive the Pell Grant to help with their tuition.).

        They finished a strenuous high school plan of study as specified by the national education standards and requirements.

        They earned a cumulative 3.0 grade point during their first academic year. (This applies to sophomores)

        They are a United States citizen.

        They finished senior high following January 1, 2006 for first year students and January 1, 2005 for sophomores.

The National Smart Grant is given to junior and senior students going to college. Junior and senior year students could receive as much as $4000. Below you will find the list of requirements for the National Smart Grant.

Students could receive the National Smart Grant if:

        They're enrolled as a full time junior or senior in a four-year degree program.

        They qualify for a Pell Grant. (College students who receive the National Smart Grant may also get the Pell Grant to go towards their college expenses.).

        They're a United States citizen.

        They earned at least a 3.0 grade point average.

        They have declared a major in engineering, science, math, technology, or foreign language.

For students who do not meet the criteria for the Academic Competitiveness Grant or the National Smart Grant, there are several other college government grants available. Requirements depend on the type of grant. Students may be awarded a grant based on financial need, academic accomplishment, or athletic talent. Others may obtain a grant based on their ethnic background, major, or religion. The following are a couple of tips about how to increase your chances of getting approval for grants for college:

• Inquire about numerous programs for government grants to locate college grants you may be eligible for.
• Complete applications for numerous college grants.
• Begin the application as soon as possible.
• Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
• Earn a solid B grade point average (GPA).
• Be positive at all times.

High school students are encouraged to plan to go to college early on. Most of the requirements to become eligible for college grants are judged on high school courses studied, Grades, and after school activities (including sports). Students who prepare early are likely to collect grants for college.

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