Academic Competitiveness Grant
Created by the Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005, the Academic Competitiveness Grant Program (ACG) awards grants to eligible financially needy students who complete a rigorous secondary school program of study. An ACG is available during a student's first and second academic years of undergraduate education in an eligible undergraduate program.
Eligibility
Applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be enrolled full-time
- Be Pell eligible
- Have successfully completed rigorous high school program, as determined by the state or local education agency and recognized by the Secretary of Education
- Have maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, if second year student
Value
$750 first-year awards for students graduating from high school after 1/1/2006; $1,300 second-year awards for students graduating from high school after 1/1/2005.
Application Procedure
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Federal Pell Grant Program
This program awards grants directly to students with payment made through Forsyth Tech. Federal Pell Grants are the "foundation" of student aid to which aid from all other sources may be added.
Eligibility
Student's eligibility is determined by using a formula established by Congress which takes into consideration family financial circumstances. The formula produces an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number that is used by the institution to determine the amount of the Federal Pell Grant.
Applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Be undergraduates enrolled as either part-time or full-time students in an approved postsecondary institution who have not already earned a bachelor's or professional degree
- Be citizens or permanent residents of the United States
Value
Amounts vary and are awarded on the basis of need, enrollment status, length of enrollment, and cost of education at Forsyth Tech. The maximum annual award for 2007-08 is $4,310; the minimum award is $400.
Application Procedure
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program (FSEOG)
Eligibility
A student must be an undergraduate and have exceptional financial need to qualify for a FSEOG award. The amount of financial need is determined by Forsyth Tech. Recipients must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
Value
The value of the award is determined by the need of the recipient and the available funds.
Application Procedure
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Federal Loans, FFELs and Direct Loans
Forsyth Tech does not participate in any of the following programs:
- Stafford Loans
- Plus Loans
- Parent Loans
