If you qualified for a federal Pell Grant in your financial aid package, there are other financial aid opportunities that you should know about. Pell Grant recipients may also qualify for one of two new federal grants: the Academic Competitiveness Grant or the National SMART Grant. The Academic Competitiveness Grant The Academic Competitiveness Grant is designated for first- and second-year college students. The goal of the federal student aid program is to assist students who…
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