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. Annual Award: $400 - $4310

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

• US Citizen
• Pell Grant Recipient
• Enrolled full-time in a degree program
• Enrolled in the first or section year of a 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.

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. Annual Award: Up to $1000

Grant-in-Aid - This state program provides limited funding to Nevada residents on a first-come, first-served basis. Recipients must have an expected family contribution of less than $200, and a remaining need of at least $799. Annual Award: Up to $800

WNC Access Grant (WAG) - This state program is for students who have demonstrated financial need as determined by the FAFSA. These funds are based on the tuition increases and must follow the access guidelines established by the Board of Regents. Annual Award: Up to $1000

State Grants - To be eligible for these programs, students must be a Nevada resident, be enrolled at least half time and show financial need. Funds are limited so they are disbursed on a first-come, first-served basis. Annual Award: Up to $800