The Federal Pell Grant is available to U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens enrolled in an eligible undergraduate degree or certificate program on a full- or part-time basis. Students must also make satisfactory academic progress, must not be in default on a Federal Family Education Loan, nor owe a refund on a federal grant. Students must also show compliance with Selective Service requirements. Up to $4,050/year can be awarded.
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is available to U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens enrolled in an eligible undergraduate degree or certificate program on a full- or part-time basis. Students must also make satisfactory academic progress, must not be in default on a Federal Family Education Loan, nor owe a refund on a federal grant. Students must also show compliance with Selective Service requirements. Up to $4,000/year can be awarded.
The Academic Competitiveness Grant is awarded to first- or second-year students who are US citizens and eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, and who have successfully completed a rigorous high school program. Second-year students must have maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. First-year awardees earn up to $750/year. Second-year students can earn up to $1,300/year.
The National Smart Grant is for students in their third or fourth year of academic study who are majoring in physical, life or computer sciences or mathematics, technology, engineering or a foreign language determined to be of national security. The student must also have maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in their major area of study. Up to $4,000/year for each of the third and fourth years can be awarded.
For information about loans, visit the HWS Student Loan Center.
The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is for U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and New York residents enrolled full time at a New York college or university. Students must demonstrate good academic standing. Awards for first-time recipients range from $500 - $5,000. Candidates with a $80,000 New York State net taxable income or less who are dependent or who are financially independent and married or have tax dependent may qualify.
The Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) is for New York residents attending a New York college.The student must demonstrate financial need and meet the economic and educational eligibility criteria of the program. The program provides up to $2,483/year, as determined by the institution and state funding levels.
Rectory Grants are awarded to the son or daughter of a member of the clergy. The amount is variable.
HWS Grants are for students who demonstrate need beyond federal, state and private assistance. Awards vary widely, up to $25,000/year.
The HWS Education Opportunity Program (HWSEOP) is geared toward Hobart and William Smith students..The student must demonstrate financial need and meet the economic and educational eligibility criteria of the program. The awards are variable.
