What is the difference between the National SMART Grant and the Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)?
Both grants are for undergraduate students in an eligible program who qualify for Pell grants. The ACG is for students enrolled in their first or second academic year in any field. The National SMART Grant is for third, fourth or if applicable, fifth year students pursuing a particular eligible major. Both grants require students to maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. The ACG applicant must have also completed a rigorous secondary school program of study. This is not a requirement for the SMART grant.
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