Any news on federal government scholarship
The federal government offers various scholarships to students pursuing higher education in the United States. Here are some recent updates and news on federal government scholarships:
- Federal Pell Grant: The Pell Grant program is a need-based grant that provides financial assistance to undergraduate students. For the 2022-2023 academic year, the maximum Pell Grant award is $6,495.
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG): FSEOG is a need-based grant that provides additional financial assistance to undergraduate students. The maximum award is $4,000 per year.
- Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant: The TEACH Grant program provides financial assistance to students pursuing a career in teaching. The maximum award is $4,000 per year.
- National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant: The SMART Grant program provides financial assistance to students pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The maximum award is $4,000 per year.
- Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant: The Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant program provides financial assistance to students who are the children of U.S. military members who died or are missing in action while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Recent updates:
- The U.S. Department of Education has announced that the 2022-2023 Federal Pell Grant award amounts will increase by $100 to $6,495.
- The Federal Student Aid (FSA) office has announced that the 2022-2023 FSEOG award amounts will remain the same as the previous year, with a maximum award of $4,000 per year.
- The TEACH Grant program has been extended through the 2022-2023 academic year, and the application deadline is June 30, 2023.
- The SMART Grant program has been discontinued, and the last awards were made for the 2019-2020 academic year.
To apply for federal government scholarships, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and meet the eligibility criteria for each program.