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St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud State University

Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Types of Financial Aid

Grants

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG):
The ACG provides $750 for the first year of study and $1,300 for the second year for eligible students.  The ACG is available to students who meet the following criteria:

  • U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
  • Pell Grant eligible for this academic year.
  • Freshman who graduated from high school after January 1, 2005, or sophomore who graduated from high school after January 1, 2006.
  • Completed a rigorous secondary school program of study, as defined by the US Department of Education.
  • Enrolled in 12 or more credits by the end of the free drop/add period to receive the full-time award.  Students enrolled in 6-11 credits may receive a reduced award amount.
  • 3.0 Cumulative GPA at the end of first year of study (second year students only).

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