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A grant is financial aid that does not require repayment. The following grant programs are available at UT Martin.
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Pell Grants
The Federal Pell Grant is an award for undergraduates only with no prior bachelor's or professional degree. The grants are based on a federal formula which measures the ability of the student and his/her family to meet educational expenses. Application forms (FAFSA) may be obtained from high school counselors or by contacting the UT Martin Office of Student Financial Assistance. There are no application costs, and the grants do not have to be repaid. The maximum award for the 2007/2008 academic year is $4,310, with a minimum of $400.
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Federal Supplementary Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The FSEOG (Federal Supplementary Educational Opportunity Grant) is for undergraduates with exceptional need, i.e. the students with the lowest EFC who are also Federal Pell Grant recipients. Regulations allow eligibility up to $4,310 a year. However, the average award at UTM is $800 because of limited federal funding. At UT Martin, FSEOG is usually reserved for high need and early applicants. Full-time students are given priority (A minimum of 12 credit hours per semester). Students who have received a bachelor's degree are NOT eligible for FSEOG.
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Tennessee Student Assistance Award
A Tennessee Student Assistant Award is a nonrepayable grant to assist undergraduate students in financing a postsecondary education. Any Tennessee resident who is enrolled or who has been accepted for admission as an undergraduate student by an eligible Tennessee college or university and can establish that he/she needs financial assistance in order to complete his/her education is eligible to apply. Assistance awards range from a minimum of $1,554 to a maximum of $2,322, dependent upon the need of the student. In no case, however, may an award be greater than the amount of tuition and mandatory fees. The number of students assisted is dependent upon the amount of funds appropriated annually by the Tennessee General Assembly. Application for a Tennessee Student Assistance Award grant is made by completing the FAFSA.
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