Grant Guidelines - Eligibility Requirements

Grant Aid Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to receive the grant award, students participating in the SSS Program must meet the following requirements:

• Be eligible for Pell Grant as deemed by federal guidelines.
  
  
• Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.4 or better.
  
  
• Have a fall semester grade point average of 2.4 or better.
  
  
• Completed a minimum of 12 credits. Classes completed must be those required to complete an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science or Certificate Program.  Classes below 100 level in ENG, REA, and MATH will be counted towards 12 credits.
  
  
• Be enrolled and attend classes at Aims during the semester in which grant is awarded.
  
  
• Attend a minimum of two advising sessions per semester with assigned SSS academic advisor.
  
  
• Complete a minimum of two of the following: Freshmen Seminar class (based on requirements outlined in syllabus); Seven Habits of Highly Effective College Students class (based on requirements outlined in syllabus); Student Support Services sponsored workshops; Student Support Services learning community; Mentoring Program; or Tutoring for specific class or classes.
  
  
• Priority is given to students who are in their first two years of college and have not received the award twice.