Federal PELL Grant - Pell grants are based on financial need and enrollment status. Eligibility is determined by the federal government and verified by the Financial Assistance Office. Completion of the FAFSA is required. Annual Award: $609 - $5350

Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG) - In February 2006 Congress passed the Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 (HERA). This act created the Academic Competitiveness Grant. Below are the requirements for Eligibility:

• US Citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Pell Grant recipient in the same term as the ACG Award
• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree program
• Enrolled in the first or section year of a degree or certificate program of study at WNC
• Have completed a rigorous secondary program of study (after January 1, 2006, if a first year student; and after January 2005 if a second year student);
• If a first-year student, not have been previously enrolled in an undergraduate program; and
• If a second-year student, have at least a cumulative 3.0 average at WNC
• First-year grant $750
• Second-year grant $1300

If you believe you may be eligible for the ACG grant, please submit an original transcript from your high school to the Financial Assistance Office.

Other Financial Aid Grants

Funds for the following programs are limited so they are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Completion of the FAFSA is required.

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) - This federal program provides limited grant funding on a first-come, first-served basis to students who meet the April 1 priority filing deadline. Recipients must be eligible for a Pell Grant, be enrolled in six units, and demonstrate exceptional financial need.

Grant-in-Aid - This state program provides limited funding to Nevada residents on a first-come, first-served basis. Recipients must be at least half-time and have an expected family contribution of less than $200.

Western Nevada Award - This program is for students who have demonstrated financial need as determined by the FAFSA.

State Grants - To be eligible for these programs, students must be a Nevada resident, be enrolled at least half time and show financial need.