• SMU Opportunity Award
• Federal Pell Grant
• TEG - Tuition Equalization Grant
• FSEOG - Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

SMU Opportunity Award
Made possible by the generosity of SMU alumni and friends

Awards

• Amount and number vary

Funding Partner

• SMU

Eligibility

• Awarded on the basis of financial need and demonstrated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CSS/PROFILE as part of an aid “package” after self-help and other gift aid are determined
• Must be enrolled in at least 12 hours each term to receive
• This award is limited to 4 years, 8 semesters or graduation whichever comes first.

Federal Pell Grant

Awards

• Amount varies: awards up to $976 - $5550 in 2010-2011; number unlimited

Funding Partner

• Federal Government

Eligibility

• Determined by the U.S. Department of Education based on an analysis of student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) given only to the most needy students

TEG - Tuition Equalization Grant

Awards

• Amount varies: ranges up to $3518 to $5277 in 2010-2011, number varies depending on allocation to SMU

Funding Partner

• State of Texas

Eligibility

• Must demonstrate financial need on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and meet the state residency rules of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
  
  

FSEOG - Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

Awards

• Up to $4000; number varies depending on allocation to SMU

Funding Partner

• Federal Government

Eligibility

• Priority given to Pell Grant recipients

• Awarded as part of an aid “package” to those who meet federal and SMU criteria