Grants
Grant assistance typically refers to funding that does not have to be repaid, and eligibility is often determined on the basis of financial need. Meredith College administers a variety of grants to eligible students from federal, state, and institutional resources.
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program will provide up to $4,000 a year in grant aid to undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate students enrolled in a teacher credential program. For more information about this federal program, please visit the US Department of Education website.
How to Apply
To apply for the TEACH grant, please download and complete our TEACH Grant Checklist. Once the steps on the checklist have been completed and the proper documentation has been submitted to the financial assistance office, our office will verify your eligibility for the program.
Federal Pell Grants
Pell grants provide direct grant assistance to students with demonstrated financial need. Students apply directly to the Pell Grant program by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Awards currently range from $400 to $5,350 and do not have to be repaid. Click here for important information about Pell Grants.
How to Apply
By completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), students are automatically considered for all need-based grants. Students meeting the eligibility criteria will automatically receive all available need-based grants in their Statement of Award from the Office of Financial Assistance. These grants cannot be applied for separately.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Awards typically range from $100 to $4,000 and do not have to be repaid. Meredith College has a limited number of these grants, and awards are provided only to students with the highest demonstrated financial need.
How to Apply
By completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), students are automatically considered for all need-based grants. Students meeting the eligibility criteria will automatically receive all available need-based grants in their Statement of Award from the Office of Financial Assistance. These grants cannot be applied for separately.
Meredith College Grants
Annual grants provided by Meredith College for students with demonstrated need. These grants supplement federal and state aid. To be renewed, students must maintain satisfactory academic progress and continue to demonstrate need. These grants do not have to be repaid.
How to Apply
By completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), students are automatically considered for all need-based grants. Students meeting the eligibility criteria will automatically receive all available need-based grants in their Statement of Award from the Office of Financial Assistance. These grants cannot be applied for separately.
