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 $5,920 for 2017-2018. 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 (2017-2018). 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 and graduate 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/.
D'Youville Out-of-State Grant
This grant is designed to help U.S. out-of-state undergraduate students offset the New York State financial aid they are ineligible to receive.
Eligibility
Full-time, out-of-state undergraduate students
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/.