Academic Competitiveness Grants and National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grants

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Appropriations

Fiscal Year 2008 $920,000,000
Fiscal Year 2007 $850,000,000
Fiscal Year 2006 $790,000,000

Note: FY 2006 was the first year of funding. Any funds not used in any fiscal year can be carried forward for use in subsequence fiscal years. Current estimates of aid awarded are $340 million for ACG and $310 million for SMART Grants.


Awards Information

2008

Amount of Aid Available: $700,000,000
Number of New Awards Anticipated: 638,000
Average New Award: $787 for ACG; $3,291 for SMART Grants
Range of New Awards: $750–$4,000

2007

Amount of Aid Available: $730,000,000
Amount of Aid Available represents the amount of funds awarded to participants in the Federal Student Aid programs. Depending upon the program, this total may include federal appropriated dollars, institutional or state matching dollars, and federal or private loan capital.

Number of New Awards Anticipated: 579,000
Average New Award: $845 for ACG; $3,780 for SMART Grants
Range of New Awards: $750–$4,000

Note: FY 2007 Awards Information reflects final appropriations action that occurred after the completion of the fiscal year 2008 President's Budget.

Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice.


 
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