A grant is a financial aid award that does not need to be repaid.
Grants are given to students who demonstrate financial need and are based on your FAFSA. Below is a list of the grants available at D'Youville.
Types of Grants
Federal Grants
Federal Pell Grant
The largest federal student grant program.
Eligibility
Undergraduate students without a previous bachelor's degree who demonstrate high financial need.
Amount
Awards range up to $6,195 for 2019-2020. Application: FAFSA
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Eligibility
Undergraduate students without a previous bachelor's degree who demonstrate exceptionally high financial need.
Amount
Varies depending on availability of funds.
Deadline
February 15 for incoming students; April 15 for enrolled students
To apply:
Fill out the FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov/.
State Grants
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Grant
Eligibility
Undergraduate students who are New York State residents attending college in New York State. Applicants must be a full-time student in good academic standing, working toward a degree or certificate.
Amount
Awards range up to $500 to $5,165 per year (2019-2020). Deadline: May 1.
Aid For Part-time Study (APTS) Grant
Undergraduate students who are New York State residents attending college on a part-time basis (less than 12 hours) in New York State.
Amount
Varies depending on availability of funds. Deadline: End of the drop/add period each semester.
To apply:
Fill out the FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov/. Learn more about the Aid for Part-time Study (APTS) program on hesc.ny.gov.
D'Youville Grant
Eligibility
Undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptionally high financial need.
Amount
Varies depending on availability of funds.
Deadline
February 15 for incoming students; April 15 for enrolled students
To apply:
Fill out the FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov/.