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St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud State University

Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Types of Financial Aid

Grants

National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)
The federal SMART Grant is awarded to students who meet the following criteria:

  • U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen.
  • Pell Grant eligible for the current academic year.
  • Junior or senior undergraduate.
  • Admitted to a major in one of several areas related to science, mathematics or foreign language, (defined by US Department of Education).
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA.
  • Enrolled at least 12 credits or more 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.
  • Enrolled in at least one course per term that is required for the SMART Grant-eligible major.

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