Federal Programs
The following types of need-based aid are available to eligible Youngstown State University students.  Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority deadline of February 15.  YSU offers students the ability to estimate Federal, State and Institutional Aid; visit our online financial aid estimator to receive an estimated financial aid award.

Federal Pell Grants

This is a federal grant intended to provide financial assistance to eligible students.  The current award range is $890 to $4731.  Eligibility is need-based and available to undergraduates who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens.  Pell grants awards are based on the student's Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which is derived from the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  The award is limited to students who have not attained a first bachelor's degree.

For detailed information on Federal Pell Grants from the Department of Education click here.

 

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)

The FSEOG is awarded to students with exceptional financial need.  First consideration will be given to those students with maximum Pell Grant eligibility.  To qualify, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least six credit hours, be maintaining satisfactory academic progress, and not be in default on any Title IV aid.  The current award range is $500 to $1000.  The FAFSA filing deadline for priority consideration of this award is February 15.  The award is limited to students who have not attained a first bachelor's degree.

For detailed information on Federal SEOG Grants from the Department of Education click here.

 

Academic Competitiveness Grants

This is a federal grant which provides financial assistance to eligible students meeting the following criteria:  U.S. Citizen; Pell Grant recipient; enrolled in a full-time degree program; be enrolled in the 1st or 2nd year of academic study at a two or four year institution; has completed a rigorous secondary school program of study after January 1, 2007 (if a first year student) and after January 1, 2006 of a second year student.  If the student is a first-year student, (s)he must not have been previously enrolled in an undergraduate program.  If the student is a second year student, (s)he must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.   Awarded amounts are $750 for first year students and $1300 for second year students.

For detailed information on Federal ACG Grants from the Department of Education click here.

 

National SMART Grants

This is a federal grant which provides financial assistance to eligible students meeting the following criteria:  Full-time enrollment; major in physical, life or computer science, engineering, mathematics, technology, or a critical foreign language; possess a cumulative 3.0 GPA; and be a Pell Grant recipient.  Only Juniors with between 63 and 93 semester hours and Seniors with between 94 and 124 hours may receive the award.  Total amount for an academic year that could be awarded is up to $4000.

For detailed information on Federal SMART Grants from the Department of Education click here.

 

Veterans Administration Education Assistance

The Department of Veterans Affairs provides education assistance to veterans or current armed services personnel.  Programs include contributory plans, rehabilitation benefits, work-study, and dependent/spousal benefits.  Visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for more information or call the VA toll-free 888-GI-BILL1 (888-442-4551).
 

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