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Grants

In order to apply for grants, you must complete the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Federal Pell Grant

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

Kansas Comprehensive Grant

Academic Competitiveness Grant

National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant

Federal Pell Grant
 

The U.S. Department of Education awards Federal Pell Grants to students according to the information reported on the FAFSA/Renewal Application. These awards do not need to be repaid. The amount you are awarded will depend on the following factors:

 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Complete the FAFSA for the year in which you intend to receive aid.
  • Be a degree-seeking undergraduate student through FHSU.
  • Be working on your first bachelor's degree.
  • Show a certain amount of need, based on your Expected Family Contribution from the FAFSA.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
  A Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is awarded to students with exceptional financial need and gives priority to students who receive Pell Grants. An FSEOG does not need to be repaid. This grant is awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis depending upon when the FAFSA was submitted and processed.
 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Complete the FAFSA for the year in which you intend to receive aid before the priority deadline of March 15th.
  • Be a degree-seeking undergraduate student through FHSU.
  • Be working on your first bachelor's degree.
  • Be enrolled as at least a half-time student at FHSU.
  • Show a certain amount of need, based on your Expected Family Contribution from the FAFSA.
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Kansas Comprehensive Grant
  The Kansas Comprehensive Grant (KCG) is a state-funded program that awards grants to Kansas resident students with the greatest amount of need. A KCG does not need to be repaid. This grant is awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis depending upon when the FAFSA was submitted and processed.
 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Complete the FAFSA for the year in which you intend to receive aid before the priority deadline of April 1st.
  • Be a Kansas resident student.
  • Be a degree-seeking undergraduate student through FHSU.
  • Be working on your first bachelor's degree and have not received KCG for eight prior semesters.
  • Be enrolled as a full-time student at FHSU.
  • Show a certain amount of need, based on your Expected Family Contribution from the FAFSA.
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Academic Competitiveness Grant
  The ACG is available to first and second year undergraduate students enrolled full-time who graduated from high school after January 1, 2005. Students must be accepted in a two- or four-year degree progame and completed a “rigorous” secondary school program. Maximum award for a first-year student is $750 and for a second-year student is $1300.
 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Federal Pell Grant recipient
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Full time student
  • 1st or 2nd year student
  • Demonstrate need
  • Completed a rigorous secondary school program of study
  • (for 2nd year award only) 3.0 cumulative GPA
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National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant
  The SMART Grant is available to students enrolled in a four-year degree granting institution pursuing a major in mathematics, science, technology, engineering, or critical foreign languages. Students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Maximum award amount is $4000.
 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Federal Pell Grant recipient
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Full time student
  • 3rd or 4th year student
  • Demonstrate need
  • Enrolled in eligible major
  • 3.0 cummulative GPA
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Phone: (785) 628-4408
600 Park Street
Toll Free: 1-800-628-FHSU (3478)
Hays, KS 67601
Fax: (785) 628-4014
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