The following is a list of all the aid programs from which students may receive funding during the 2010-11 academic year. * For some funds the 2010-11 award amounts have not yet been determined.
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| AWARD |
ANNUAL AMOUNT* | CRITERIA |
HOW TO APPLY | WHEN TO APPLY |
| Federal Pell Grant |
2009-2010 award ranged from $976 - $5,350 |
Financial need, per the FAFSA application | Complete the 2010-11 FAFSA | Between January 1, 2010 and March 1, 2010 |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) | $1,000 | Financial need, per the FAFSA application | Complete the 2010-11 FAFSA | Between January 1, 2010 and March 1, 2010 |
| Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant | $750 - $1,300 | Financial need, per the FAFSA application, completion of a rigorous high school curriculum, and maintain a cumulative GPA at Saint Mary’s of at least 3.0 |
Complete the 2010-11 FAFSA | As soon as possible after January 1, 2010 |
| National SMART Grant | Up to $4,000 | Financial need, per the FAFSA application, enrollment in certain math, science, or language majors, and maintain a cumulative GPA at Saint Mary’s of at least 3.0 | Complete the 2010-11 FAFSA | As soon as possible after January 1, 2010 |
| Direct Student Loan |
$5,500 - $7,500 for dependent students, $9,500 - $12,500 for independent students |
Awarded to students who meet the criteria for federal financial aid |
Complete the 2010-11 FAFSA |
Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1, 2010. Complete loan MPN and Entrance Counseling between May 2010 and April 2011 |
| Federal Perkins Loan | $1,000 | Financial need, per the FAFSA application | Complete the 2010-11 FAFSA | Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible between January 1, 2010 and March 1, 2010. |
| Direct Parent PLUS Loan | Cost of attendance less other aid awarded | The parent applicant must pass a credit check | Complete the 2010-11 FAFSA |
Apply for loan and complete MPN between May 2010 and April 2011 |
| Federal Work Study | Up to $2,300 | Financial need, per the FAFSA application | Complete the 2010-11 FAFSA | Between January 1, 2010 and March 1, 2010 |
| AWARD |
ANNUAL AMOUNT* | CRITERIA |
HOW TO APPLY | WHEN TO APPLY |
| Byrd Scholarship | $1,500 | Academic merit | Contact the state education agency in student’s home state for specific application information | Application deadlines may vary by state |
| Indiana Frank O’Bannon Grant (Higher Education Award and Freedom of Choice Award) | 2009-2010 award ranged up to $7,584 | Financial need, per the FAFSA application | Complete the 2010-11 FAFSA | Between January 1, 2010 and March 10, 2010 |
| Indiana 21st Century Scholars | 2009-2010 award ranged up to $6,306 | Financial need, per the FAFSA application | Complete the 2010-11 FAFSA | Between January 1, 2010 and March 10, 2010 |
| Indiana Nursing Scholarship | 2009-10 award amount was $1,500 |
Financial need, per the FAFSA application, and intention to work in an Indiana healthcare facility for 2 years following graduation |
Complete the 2010-11 FAFSA and complete the Indiana Nursing Scholarship application |
Between January 1, 2010 and March 10, 2010 |
| Pennsylvania State Grant |
2009-10 award amount was $351 |
Pennsylvania residents with financial need, per the FAFSA |
Complete the FAFSA |
By May 1, 2010 |
| Rhode Island State Grant | $250 to $900 |
Rhode Island residents with financial need, per the FAFSA |
Complete the FAFSA |
By March 1, 2010 |
| Vermont State Grant | $700 to $11,200 |
Vermont residents with financial need, per the FAFSA and the Vermont Grant Application |
Complete the FAFSA and a Vermont Grant Application | As soon as possible after January 1 |
| AWARD |
ANNUAL AMOUNT* | CRITERIA |
HOW TO APPLY | WHEN TO APPLY |
| Saint Mary’s Academy of the Holy Cross Scholarship |
$1,000 |
Graduates of the Academy of the Holy Cross High School in Kensington, MD |
Contact the Financial Aid Office |
As soon as possible |
| Saint Mary’s Endowed Scholarships | Varies |
Financial need, per the PROFILE application |
Complete the 2010-11 PROFILE |
Before March 1, 2010 |
| Saint Mary’s Grant | Varies | Financial need, per the PROFILE application |
Complete the 2010-11 PROFILE | Before March 1, 2010 |
| Saint Mary’s Holy Cross Grant | Up to $5,000 |
Financial need, per the PROFILE application |
Complete the 2010-11 PROFILE |
Before March 1, 2010 |
| Mother Pauline Award | Up to $2,000 | Cominbation of financial need per the PROFILE application and merit | Complete the 2010-11 PROFILE | Before March 1, 2010 |
| Spes Unica Award | Varies | Combination of financial need per the PROFILE application and merit | Complete the 2010-11 PROFILE | Before March 1, 2010 |
| Saint Mary’s International Student Scholarship | One scholarship in an amount up to full tuition, room, board and book allowance |
International students with financial need |
Complete the International Financial Aid Application (PDF) |
Before January 15 |
| Saint Mary’s Lilly Scholars Room Grant | Up to the cost of a double room |
Awarded to students who have a Lilly Scholarship and who live on campus |
Contact the Financial Aid Office |
As soon as possible |
| Saint Mary’s Resident Assistant Remission |
Equal to the cost of the student’s room |
Students hired as Resident Assistants in the residence halls |
Contact the Office of Residence Life |
February 6, 2010 |
| Saint Mary’s Sibling Remission |
10% of tuition |
Awarded to students who have an older sibling enrolled full time at Saint Mary's College | Contact the Financial Aid Office |
As soon as possible |
| Saint Mary’s Tuition Remission |
Full tuition, less other tuition-restricted aid |
Wives and daughters of salaried employees in salary grades four or higher, and other salaried and hourly employees based on length of service |
Complete an Application for Education Benefits (DOC) with the Human Resources Office and complete the 2010-11 FAFSA. | As soon as possible |
| Saint Mary's College Merit Scholarships |
$6,000 - $17,000 |
Academic merit per the admission application |
Apply for admission |
Before February 15, 2010 |
| ROTC Room Grant | Up to the cost of a double room |
Beginning with students admitted to Saint Mary’s in the fall of 2009, this grant will be awarded to students with full tuition ROTC scholarships who live on campus |
Contact the Financial Aid Office |
As soon as possible |
| Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) Tuition Exchange |
Up to tuition |
Up to three new awards each year are made to students who have parents who work at CIC member colleges |
Parents should begin the CIC application (PDF) process with their employer. In addition, students must be admitted to SMC and must complete the 2010-11 FAFSA application. |
January 15, 2010 |
| Consortium of Catholic Colleges Tuition Exchange (CCCTE) |
Up to tuition |
A select number of new awards are made each year to students who have parents who work at CCCTE member colleges. | Parents should begin the CCCTE application process with their employer. In addition, students must be admitted to SMC and must complete the 2010-11 FAFSA application. |
January 15, 2010 |
| AWARD |
ANNUAL AMOUNT* | CRITERIA |
HOW TO APPLY | WHEN TO APPLY |
| Notre Dame Faculty/Staff Dependent Tuition Remission |
Contact the Human Resources Office at Notre Dame |
Dependent daughters of faculty, administrators, and staff employed by the University of Notre Dame |
Contact the Human Resources Office at Notre Dame |
As soon as possible |
| ROTC Scholarships |
Up to the full cost of tuition, books and fees |
Select students admitted to an Air Force, Army or Navy Reserve Officer Training Corp program at the University of Notre Dame |
Contact the ROTC Department at Notre Dame for more information |
During the fall semester of the senior year in high school |
| Private/alternative Student Loans |
Cost of attendance less other aid awarded |
Students without a sufficient credit history will need a credit worthy co-signer |
Contact lender of choice and complete a loan application and promissory note |
Between May 2010 and April 2011. |
* For some funds the 2010-11 award amounts have not yet been determined.
