General Grant Information
Grants are federal and state government funds awarded to qualified applicants to assist in their pursuit of a higher education degree. The educational institution is required to collect and maintain the documentation that proves the applicant is eligible and meets all the various requirements. The eligibility requirements may change between academic years. Qualifying for a program one year may or may not guarantee qualifying for the next year. Grants do not need to be paid back. However, if you drop classes and have received a grant, you may not be eligible for those funds paid to you and may need to pay all or a portion of the grant back. Always see a Financial Aid Counselor before dropping classes.
Two relatively new Grants are Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) and the National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant. These grants have specific requirements.
The more familiar grants include PELL, SEOG, and LEAP which are funded by State and Federal programs.
UVU provides financial assistance to all eligible students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. If you need language assistance or accommodation, please inform us when you first contact our office.