Federal Pell Grants
The Federal Pell Grant program provides federal grants for eligible undergraduate students. Eligibility is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using a nationally mandated formula applied uniformly to all applicants. Grant amounts range from $400 to $4310 per academic year.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
SEOG funds are awarded on a first-come basis to undergraduate students who qualify for Pell Grants and show exceptional financial need. These grants range in value from $300 to $1,000 per academic year. These funds are awarded to students directly by The Citadel and are limited to the funds allocated to The Citadel by the US Department of Education.
Academic Competitiveness Grants
Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG) were created with the Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 to be awarded for the first time in the 2006-2007 year. The awards range up to $750 for first year students and $1300 for second year students. Award levels could be reduced if the estimated number of recipients exceeds the available funding.
Basic Requirements for an ACG:
Complete the FAFSA
Be a U.S. Citizen
Be Pell Grant Eligible
Be a first or second year student
Enroll full-time
Graduate from a "rigorous high school course of study"
Eligible students will be notified of their award via PAWS.
National SMART Grants
The National SMART Grants were created with the Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 to be awarded for the first time in the 2006-2007 year. Awards range up to $4000. Award levels could be reduced if the estimated number of recipients exceeds the available funding.
Basic Requirements for a NSG:
Complete the FAFSA
Be a U.S. Citizen
Be Pell Grant eligible
Be a third or fourth year student
Enroll full-time
Have a least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Have declared a major in an eligible field, and enroll in courses required for that major
Eligible majors for SMART Grants at The Citadel include:
| Biology |
French |
| Chemistry |
German |
| Civil Engineering |
Mathematics |
| Computer Science |
Physics |
| Electrical Engineering |
Spanish |
Eligible students will be notified of their award via PAWS.
South Carolina Need-Based Grant Program
South Carolina Need-Based Grants are awarded to South Carolina residents on a first-come basis and to students that show financial need. A student may receive up to $2,500 annually for full time status and up to $1,250 annually for part-time status. For more information view the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education web site for eligibility requirements.
Athletic Grants-in-Aid
The Citadel competes in the Southern Conference in baseball, men's basketball, men's and women's cross-country, football, women's soccer, men's and women's track, women's volleyball, men's tennis, women's golf and wrestling. The Citadel also offers varsity men and women's rifle. The football team competes at the NCAA Division 1-AA level–all other sports are NCAA Division 1.
The Citadel does offer some athletic scholarships. If you are a Division 1-AA level football player or a Division 1 level athlete in any of the other sports, you should contact the appropriate coach. The coaches will need a detailed resume of athletic achievements, letters of recommendation from qualified coaches, and a videotape of you performing in competition to evaluate how you would fit into our program.
The points of contact are:
Our address is:
The Citadel Athletic Department
171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC 29409
To receive more information about becoming a cadet, please complete the Admissions Office's Request More Info form.
