Introduction
A grant is a form of gift assistance, usually based on financial need, that does not require repayment. Alfred has numerous grant and endowed scholarship programs that are available to students who show financial need. Other main sources of grant funding are the federal and various state governments. Students apply for these grant programs by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, Alfred University Financial Aid Application, and their home state's grant application.
Eligibility for University need-based aid is determined annually based on an analysis of the family's circumstances and financial information reported on the current year's financial aid application. If the expected family contribution was higher than last year, then your financial need would be lower and, consequently, your aid eligibility may decrease. Likewise, if the expected family contribution was lower than last year, then your financial need would be higher, and your aid eligibility may increase. Numerous factors can affect the expected family contribution. The most common are changes in the number of family members in the household, the number of household members in college, or a significant change in parents' and student's income or assets. Another factor which could affect your aid eligibility is a change in external assistance such as Federal Pell Grant, state grants, or private scholarships.
In compliance with federal and New York State regulations and University policies, Alfred University has established satisfactory progress standards for financial aid. Students must meet these standards to be eligible to receive federal, State, or University financial aid payments.
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Academic Program Key for University Grants: Alfred University is a private institution. However, some of our academic programs receive support from NY State resulting in individual programs with different tuition structures. Due to the different tuition levels, the dollar value of the Alfred University grant awards will vary depending on your program/college of enrollment and possibly, your NY State residency status. The following programs of study are individually referred to within the grant information: Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Undecided Engineering. The programs of study classified as State-supported within the grant information are shown below.
STATE-SUPPORTED PROGRAMS include:
- School of Art & Design
- Biomedical Materials Engineering Science
- Ceramic Engineering
- Glass Engineering Science
- Materials Science and Engineering
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Alfred University Trustee Grant
Source: Alfred University
Awarded by: Alfred University
Eligibility:
Full-time matriculated undergraduate students enrolled in the Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Undecided Engineering programs. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Value:
Awards are made to supplement family, federal, and state resources. Grant amounts will vary and reflect the individual financial circumstances of the student and family.
How Determined:
Students are considered based on financial need as determined by the Student Financial Aid Office. Awards are based on an annual determination of need and academic performance. Generally, students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and demonstrate satisfactory academic progress to continue receiving funds.
How to Apply:
Students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and Alfred University Financial Aid Application. Deadline: March 15 for the subsequent academic year.
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New York State College of Ceramics Grant
Source: New York State College of Ceramics
Awarded by: Alfred University
Eligibility:
Full-time matriculated undergraduate students entering the State-supported programs. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Value:
Awards are made to supplement family, federal, and state resources. Grant amounts will vary and reflect the individual financial circumstances of the student and family.
How Determined:
Students are considered based on financial need as determined by the Student Financial Aid Office. Awards are based on an annual determination of need and academic performance. Generally, students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and demonstrate satisfactory academic progress to continue receiving funds.
How to Apply:
Students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and Alfred University Financial Aid Application. Deadline: March 15 for the subsequent academic year.
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Alfred University Housing Grant
Source: Alfred University/New York State College of Ceramics
Awarded by: Alfred University
Eligibility:
Full-time matriculated undergraduate students residing in a University owned or operated residence facility. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Value:
Awards are made to supplement family, federal, and state resources.
How Determined:
Students must reside in a University owned or operated housing facility to receive the grant which is based on financial need. Awards may be renewed with an annual determination of need, housing status, and satisfactory academic performance.
How to Apply:
Students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and Alfred University Financial Aid Application. Deadlines: March 15 for the subsequent academic year.
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Federal Pell Grant
Source: Federal Government
Awarded by: Federal Government
Eligibility:
Matriculated undergraduates with exceptional financial need who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants with a previous Bachelor's Degree are ineligible.
Value:
Annual awards up to $4,050. May be continued throughout college subject to annual review by application.
How Determined:
Awards are based on financial need as determined by the Federal Need Analysis Methodology.
How to Apply:
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and Alfred University Financial Aid Application.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Source: Federal Government
Awarded by: Alfred University
Eligibility:
Matriculated undergraduate students enrolled at least half-time with exceptional financial need. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents without a Bachelor's Degree.
Value:
At Alfred, annual awards range from $100 to $1,000. Funds are limited.
How Determined:
Administered by the Student Financial Aid Office, awards are based on financial need as determined through the Federal Need Analysis Methodology.
How to Apply:
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and Alfred University Financial Aid Application.
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Federal Academic Competitiveness (AC) Grant
Source: Federal Government
Awarded by: Alfred University
Eligibility:
To be eligible, a student must be: a U.S. citizen, a Federal Pell Grant recipient, enrolled full-time in the first or second academic year of a degree program; and have completed a rigorous secondary program of study.
Value:
Annual awards range of up to $750 for the first academic year and up to $1,300 for the second academic year.
How Determined:
Alfred University will review all students for eligibility. Second year students must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
How to Apply:
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student.
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Federal National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant
Source: Federal Government
Awarded by: Alfred University
Eligibility:
To be eligible, a student must be: a U.S. citizen, a Federal Pell Grant recipient, enrolled full-time in their third or fourth academic year in an eligible degree program; and have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
Value:
Annual awards range of up to $4,000 for the third and fourth academic years of study.
How Determined:
Alfred University will review all students enrolled in an eligible degree program each semester. Generally, at Alfred, eligible degree programs are Physical, Life or Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.
How to Apply:
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student.
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New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
Source: New York State
Awarded by: New York State
Eligibility:
New York State residents demonstrating financial need, as determined by the TAP analysis, who are enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree program.
Value:
Full-time annual awards for undergraduates range from $500 to $5,000, or tuition, whichever is lower. Undergraduates are limited to eight semesters of payment. After the fourth semester payment, the annual award is reduced by $100.
How Determined:
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation evaluates applications and notifies recipients based on NYS taxable income which is adjusted for family members in full-time college attendance. Dependent full-time undergraduates with no other family members in college must have a New York State net taxable family income of $80,000 or less to qualify.
How to Apply:
File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the NY State Express TAP Application.
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New York State Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Source: New York State
Awarded by: Alfred University
Eligibility:
Undergraduate New York State residents demonstrating educational and economic need who are enrolled in the State-supported programs. Students supported by EOP allocations must meet minimum economic and educational eligibility criteria for admission. This comprehensive program combines financial aid with special counseling, tutoring, and developmental courses.
Value:
An average grant is $1,000 per year, limited to a total of ten semesters of payment.
How Determined:
Educational and economic criteria must be met as determined by the EOP Office, the Admissions Office, and the Student Financial Aid Office according to New York State EOP guidelines.
How to Apply:
Follow financial aid application procedures. Further information is available from the Admissions Office, EOP Office, or Student Financial Aid Office.
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New York State Higher Educational Opportunity Program (HEOP)
Source: New York State
Awarded by: Alfred University
Eligibility:
Undergraduate New York State residents demonstrating educational and economic need who are enrolled in the Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Undecided Engineering programs. Students supported by HEOP allocations must meet minimum economic and educational eligibility criteria for admission. This comprehensive program combines financial aid with special counseling, tutoring, and developmental courses.
Value:
An average grant is $2,000 per year, limited to a total of ten semesters of payment.
How Determined:
Educational and economic criteria must be met as determined by the HEOP Office, the Admissions Office, and the Student Financial Aid Office according to New York State HEOP guidelines.
How to Apply:
Follow financial aid application procedures. Further information is available from the Admissions Office, HEOP Office, or Student Financial Aid Office.
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Other State Grant Programs
Eligibility:
Varies from state to state. Generally, students must be enrolled full-time and demonstrate financial need according to their state agency's formula. Students who are residents of Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maryland, Michigan and the District of Columbia may use their state grants at Alfred University.
Value:
Varies from state to state.
How Determined:
Awards are usually based on financial need.
How to Apply:
Contact your state grant agency or high school guidance counselor.
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