Federal Pell Grant

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

Federal Work-Study Program (FWS)

New York State Tuition Assistance Program Grant (TAP)

New York State Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS)

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)

National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)

Application Process: Eligibility is determined upon Adelphi's receipt of the processed FAFSA. Students should complete and file the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1, but no later than February 15 to ensure maximum eligibility.

Range of Awards: The Pell Grant ranges from a minimum of $400 per year to a maximum of $4,050 per year.

Special Provisions: The Pell Grant does not have to be repaid. However, federal regulations require that students meet specific standards of satisfactory progress in order to receive federal financial assistance. Specific information regarding those standards will be detailed in each financial aid award letter. It is also available in the Office of Student Financial Services, the Undergraduate Bulletin and the Directory of Classes.

Waiver of Standards of Academic Progress: A one-time waiver may be granted to the recipient of federal financial assistance who fails to complete the program or make satisfactory academic progress. The student must initiate the request for the waiver through the Office of Academic Services and Retention and must be able to document one of three reasons for the request: death in the student's family, serious illness of the student, or other mitigating circumstances beyond the student's control. Approval of the waiver is not automatic. After a careful review of the documentation, the student will be notified in writing if the one-time waiver will be granted.

Notification: Eligible students will receive a copy of their Student Aid Report (SAR) from the U.S. Department of Education. If it is determined that you are Pell eligible, further instructions will be sent to you so that your award may be finalized.

For further information: To determine Pell Grant Status, request a duplicate SAR, or make SAR corrections call 1.800.4.Fed.Aid or go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.

To check the processing status of the Pell Grant at Adelphi, contact: Office of Student Financial Services 516.877.3080

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Application Process: Eligibility is determined upon Adelphi's receipt of your processed FAFSA. Students should complete and file the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 to ensure maximum eligibility.

Range of Awards: $100 to $4,000.

Special Provisions: Limited funds available. The FSEOG does not have to be repaid. Adelphi will credit your account once your Pell Grant eligibility has been verified.

Notification: Eligible students will receive an Adelphi financial assistance award summary detailing the amount of the award by semester.

For further information: Contact Adelphi University Office of Student Financial Services, 516.877.3080.

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Application Process: Eligibility is determined upon Adelphi's receipt of your processed FAFSA. Students should complete and file the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 to ensure maximum eligibility.

Range of Awards: The University will offer FWS to full-time undergraduate students based upon individual financial circumstances.

Special Provisions: FWS is an employment program. Jobs are posted in the Center for Career Services. Students participating in the Federal Work Study Program will be paid an hourly rate and will receive bi-weekly paychecks. The course of study and total FWS award will be taken into account when establishing the FWS schedule.

Notification: Eligible students will receive an Adelphi financial assistance award summary detailing the amount of the award by semester.

For further information: For information about available jobs, contact the Center for Career Development at Adelphi University at 516.877.3130.

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Application Process: Application and renewal for TAP require completing the New York State TAP application. New York State residents who filed a FAFSA will receive TAP applications in the mail. They are sent out in April.

Range of Awards: Undergraduate awards range from $100 to $5,000 depending on the combined New York State (NYS) net taxable income of the student and his/her parents.

Special Provisions: TAP eligibility is based on maximum New York State net taxable income levels. The maximum family income level is $80,000. First- time state aid recipients in the 2006-07 academic year or thereafter who do not have a certificate of graduation (a high school diploma or recognized equivalent from within the United States or from the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands must pass an Ability to Benefit (ATB) test to be eligible to receive New York State funded grants or scholarships. Beginning with the summer term of academic year 2008-09, students must take and pass an approved ATB test within the institution's drop/add period or within 30 days of the first day of classes whichever is earlier to be eligible for a State award

New York State requires that students meet specific standards of satisfactory progress in order to receive state financial assistance. Specific information regarding those standards will be detailed in each financial aid award letter. It is also available in the Office of Student Financial Services, the Undergraduate Bulletin and the Directory of Classes.

Waiver Provisions: A one-time waiver may be granted to the recipient of state financial assistance who fails to complete the program or make satisfactory academic progress. The student must initiate the request for the waiver through the Office of Student Financial Services and must be able to document one of three reasons for the request: death in the student's family, serious illness of the student, or other mitigating circumstances beyond the student's control. Approval of the waiver is not automatic. After a careful review of the documentation, the student will be notified in writing if the one-time waiver will be granted.

For more detailed and complete information on the waiver, go to New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (NYSHESC) Web site, search for "waiver" and click on the Commissioner's Guidelines.

Notification: The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (NYSHESC) sends out the TAP certificates notifying students of the award amount.

For further information: Contact Adelphi University Office of Student Financial Services, 516.877.3080.

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Application Process: The completed APTS application must be filed with the Adelphi Office of Student Financial Services by October 15 for the fall semester and March 15 for the spring semester. You can download the APTS application.

*Please Note, along with this APTS application, you must submit the following documentation:

A signed copy of your last years NYS Tax Return, and

If you are claimed as a tax dependant on your parents NYS Tax Return you must (also) submit a signed copy of their tax return along with yours.

Range of Awards: Awards range up to $1,000 per semester.

Special Provisions: To be considered for APTS a student must: (1) enroll in at least 3, but less than 12, credits per semester as a matriculated student; (2) meet income limits; (3) be a New York State resident; (4) not have used up TAP eligibility; (5) maintain good academic standing; and (6) not be in default on NYSHESC loans. APTS recipients must also meet the Ability to Benefit (ATB) requirements. First-time state aid recipients in the 2006-07 academic year or thereafter who do not have a certificate of graduation (a high school diploma or recognized equivalent from within the United States or from the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam or the Northern mariana Islands must pass an Ability to Benefit (ATB) test to be eligible to receive New York State funded grants or scholarships. Beginning with the summer term of academic year 2008-09, students must take and pass an approved ATB test within the institution's drop/add period or within 30 days of the first day of classes whichever is earlier to be eligible for a State award.

Notification: Eligible students will receive an Adelphi financial assistance award summary detailing the amount of the award by semester.

For further information: Contact Adelphi University Office of Student Financial Services, 516.877.3080.

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Application Process: Eligibility is determined upon Adelphi's receipt of the processed FAFSA. Students should complete and file the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1, but no later than February 15 to ensure maximum eligibility.

Range of Awards: Awards range from $750 for first-year students up to $1,300 for second year students.

Special Provisions: To be considered for ACG a student must: (1) be a U.S. citizen; (2) be a Pell Grant recipient; (3) be enrolled full-time in the first or second academic year of his or her program of study at a two year or four-year degree-granting institution; (4) have at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale (as set forth in regulations to be promulgated soon).

Notification: Eligible students will receive an award summary indicating that they are eligible for the ACG grant.

For further information: Contact Adelphi University Office of Student Financial Services, 516.877.3080.

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Application Process: Eligibility is determined upon Adelphi's receipt of the processed FAFSA. Students should complete and file the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1, but no later than February 15 to ensure maximum eligibility.

Range of Awards: Awards range up to $4,000 per year for third and fourth year students.

Special Provisions: To be considered for SMART a student must: (1) be a U.S. citizen; (2) be a Pell Grant recipient; (3) be enrolled full-time in a four-year degree-granting institution; (4) have at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale (as set forth in regulations to be promulgated soon).

Notification: Eligible students will receive an award summary indicating that they are eligible for the SMART grants.

For further information: Contact Adelphi University Office of Student Financial Services, 516.877.3080.