Grants

Federal Pell Grants

This grant program is for undergraduate students who have a demonstrated financial need. The amount of the award is based on determination of the student’s eligibility and the cost of attendance at the College. To apply for this grant a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required. The form may be obtained from high school guidance offices or the Financial Aid Office at Martin. Students are encouraged to apply electronically. A student can go online at www.fafsa.ed.gov, or visit the Financial Aid Office for assistance completing the FAFSA form.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

These grants are awarded to students with exceptional financial need. The Martin Methodist College Student Financial Aid Application and FAFSA must be submitted. Secure these from high school guidance offices, the Martin Methodist College Financial Aid Office, or go online. See item #2 under “How to Apply for Financial Aid” for details.

Tennessee Student Assistance Award (TSAA)

This grant program is available to Tennessee residents with financial need who are attending Tennessee institutions. These grants are administered by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC), Nashville, Tennessee. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for consideration for this grant. Forms may be secured from high school guidance offices, the Financial Aid Office of the college, or online. See item #2 under “How to Apply for Financial Aid” for details.

Tennessee Lottery Scholarship

Students graduating from qualified Tennessee high schools may receive lottery-funded awards if they achieve an ACT Score of 21, or a 3.0 unweighted grade point average. The scholarships are awarded to students who graduated in 2003 or later, who enroll in a timely manner and who attend a Tennessee institution of higher education. This scholarship is renewable for up to four (4) years or 120 credit hours, whichever comes first, if the student meets the yearly requirements set by the state of Tennessee. The FAFSA is required for this scholarship. See item #2 under “How to Apply for Financial Aid” for details.

Federal College Work-Study Program (FCWSP)

This federal work program is designed to assist students with demonstrated financial need who must earn part of their educational expenses. Students work on campus for an hourly wage, the number of hours per week being dependent upon the amount of the work-study award. A Martin Methodist College Student Financial Aid Application and FAFSA are required. These are available in high school guidance offices, the college’s Financial Aid Office, or online. See item #2 under “How to Apply for Financial Aid” for details. Students must have a 2.0 cumulative G.P.A. to qualify.