Benefits Of The Academic Competitiveness Grant

What do you do during your school day? Do you space off when you’re in class? Do you wonder why you're in a class you don’t need to graduate? Most students do this is why I think we need open campus. By having open campus this will allow students to unwind, work on homework, and show responsibility.

My academic achievements are proof of my hard work, dedication and exemplary character. By having a G.P.A of 3.89 and 4.0 in 6th and 7th grade, respectively,

I am applying for the Abe Waldauer Scholarship because I have a great need to offset the cost of my

After high school, there is no doubt that I will be attending some college and no matter what college a person attends, there will be some major expenses. However, if even one or two credits can be covered by doing well on the AP exam. I know there are no guarantees taking APUSH because I could do poorly

The United States federal government provides needs-based grants through the Federal Pell Grant Program. Administered through the U.S. Department of Education, The Pell Grant award can be used by the student at any of the estimated 5,400 participating postsecondary institutions for tuition, books, transportation, and living expenses. Eligibility for the Pell Grant program requires the student to demonstrate financial need, complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and provide financial information to determine the student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC). A Pell Grant award is based on the student’s EFC, which is calculated by a standard formula established by Congress. This formula evaluates the information reported on the student’s FAFSA, the cost of attendance at student’s chosen college, whether the student will attend part-time or full-time, and if the student will attend a half academic or full academic year. The maximum award a student can receive for the 2017-18 academic year will be $5,920. More than seven million students in the United States are expected to receive a Pell Grant award to go to college.

The Federal Pell Grant program has continued to support college students with financial needs for over 40 years. Starting in 1972 as the Basic Educational Opportunity Grant, the program was later renamed after Senator Claiborne Pell, whose goal was to provide economically disadvantaged students with the opportunity to pursue higher education beyond secondary schooling. Even though the program is more geared toward increasing the number of college graduates seeking a bachelor's degree, being successful at the community college level can greatly benefit post-secondary students. Some of the advantages of an associate’s degree include higher pay than a high school diploma or GED certificate, relatively quick acquisition of higher education

One reason performance-based funding in community colleges has a good affect on students and schools is that they would become more motivated to do well in their classes when it involves money. As Jack Ellison said, "... I think it will help colleges to push their students to do better in classes. " Ellison mentioned how colleges would be able to encourage students to do better. Denise Bryant also agreed, saying that " [It will] get students to start paying attention in classes and getting better grades." When students realize what they get out of their work, they begin to perform more effectively. Moreover, Jermaine Montana made a great point, "When dealing with money, schools are going to want a respected amount and since that is based

the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) for students who are enrolled in one of the first four years of postsecondary education and are carrying at

I, Michelle Miller, would like to be awarded the Strive scholarship. Being awarded top in my class by teachers and coaches defines who I am as a person. One of the awards that I was honored to receive was the Christian Citizenship Award. The Christian Citizenship Award is an award at Saint Patrick Catholic School that is given to a student that best exemplifies the Christian values. It is given to the student who normally goes above and beyond of what is expected. I have also received the Fighting Irish Award from Saint Patrick School for displaying good sportsmanship, hard work, and always being ready at practices and games to listen to whatever the coaches have to say.

However, the college did enroll a large number of students who received Basic Educational Opportunity Grants (BEOG’s). These grants came through a Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) program. The Department of Health, Education, and Welfare determined

In my sixth and seventh grade years of middle school, I earned a Academic Gold L.E.A.F award which is awarded to those who are academically successful and show effort in their work throughout the school year. In order to receive this award, one needs to earn a Academic L.E.A.F award every quarter of the school year.

The Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) is a grant, which aimed at first and second year college student who as graduate from some high school during or after 2005 or 2006 politely. The Academic Competitiveness Grant’s requirements to be awarded as follows: the student must have registered for college full time in a degree granting major, and the student must have completed a secondary school program, but the student must be a first-time college student. The Academic Competitiveness Grant would award the student with the amount of seven hundred and fifty for their first school term, then the amount of the grant goes up throughout their college experience. National Smart Grant is for science and mathematics access to retain talent. The National

In a fourth year group, students are tracked as freshmen and throughout their senior year. Students have until the end of their fourth consecutive year to graduate. If not completed, an extension of one more addition year is given. The federal government provided a grant used to create the Youth Career Connect program at my school as a resourceful source of support. This initiative created by President Obama, tracks and support students for success in post-secondary education and a competitive workforce. This action inspires school districts, colleges, and the workforce to combine rigorous educational standards with work capabilities and talents in methods that increase training and distribute practical educational opportunities for scholars (Fact Sheet, 2013). President Obama designated my school one of the twenty-three schools to pilot this grant.

So, what was the initiative that was offered? It’s called “Race to the Top,” and it is essentially a competitive grant that was offered by the US Department of Education in the tune of $4.35

•     Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) - This grant is available only to undergraduates having the greatest financial need. Awarded on a first-come first-served basis by the Office of Financial Aid until all federally allocated funds are awarded.