To qualify for and maintain federal, state, and institutional financial aid eligibility, a student
- Must achieve the requisite GPA for merit scholarships
- Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements (SAP) for federal and institutional need-based financial aid awards
- Satisfy enrollment and other federal and state financial aid requirements
- File the FAFSA annually beginning October 1
- Be working towards their first bachelor’s degree
The value of need-based aid awards can vary from year to year when there are significant changes in the student’s need level. Changes in the number of people in the household, number of undergraduate students in the household attending college, and changes in income, earnings, and assets can affect the student’s need level as determined by the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) calculation and award eligibility. Renewal Criteria for awards is annual completion of the FAFSA and submission of the Clark Application. The availability of awards is subject to funding.
Types of Awards
Federal Direct Stafford Loans – Loans are repaid to the loan servicer assigned to you after the first disbursement. Repayment begins when you leave, drop below half-time, or graduate. More information can be obtained regarding loans on the NSLDS website.
Award | Annual Award | Notes |
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Federal Pell Grant | $6,095 – maximum |
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Federal Supplemental Educations Opportunity Grant (SEOG) | $2,500 |
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Federal Work-Study | $2,000 |
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Award | Annual Award | Notes |
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State Grants | Dependent on State |
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MA Gilbert Grant | $2,500 |
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Award | Annual Award | Notes |
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Clark University Grant | Varies depending on need |
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Dean’s Award | Determined By Admissions |
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Institutional merit scholarships awarded to First-Years & Transfer Students:
Fund | Annual Award | |
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Presidential Scholarship | Tuition, on-campus room & board costs |
Merit Scholarships:
Fund | Annual Award | |
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Traina | $20,000 | |
Robert Goddard Achievement | $17,000 | |
Jonas Clark University | $14,000 | |
Phi Theta Kappa | $15,000 |
International Students:
Fund | Annual Award | |
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All USA | $18,000 | |
International Scholarship | Determined by Admissions |