·         Provide two years of tuition and fees at an Arkansas community or technical college to any student who enrolls in a high demand field of study, such as computer science or welding.

·         Must be a high school graduate with established residency.

·         There is no grade point average (GPA) prerequisite to receive the grant.

·         Recipients of the grant may enroll as full-time or part-time students at any in-state community college.

·         Required to meet monthly with a program mentor

·         Must complete eight hours of community service per semester.

·         Following graduation, must work full time in Arkansas for a minimum of three years; otherwise, the grant will be converted to a loan for repayment to the state.

·         Helps Kentuckians who have not yet earned an associate’s degree afford an industry-recognized certificate or diploma.

·         Must be enrolled at an eligible postsecondary institution in an approved program of study, including health care, advanced manufacturing, transportation/logistics, business services, IT, construction.

·         Amount equals the maximum amount minus federal and state grants and scholarships.

·         Maximum amount shall not exceed $4,080 for the 2017‐2018 year.

·         Provides for 32 credit hours of enrollment.

·         Must maintain a 2.0 GPA.

·         Provides financial assistance to students enrolled in qualifying career and technical programs at MnSCU two-year colleges.

·         Created by the 2015 Minnesota Legislature as a pilot program and will be implemented for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 academic years.

·         Must have an adjusted gross income of $90,000 or less for the 2015 tax year.

·         Grant will cover any remaining tuition and general fee charges after a student’s Federal Pell Grant and MN State Grant have been applied to the account.

·         Is available for up to 72 semester credits, including any required developmental courses taken after admission to the occupational program.

·         Must participate in free mentoring services throughout the pilot program.

·         Must be enrolled in a qualifying occupational program, which limits participation.

·         Available to New York residents attending CUNY and SUNY wo- and four-year colleges.

·         For families and individuals making up to $125,000 per year.

·         Must take 30 credit hours per year.

·         Must live and work in New York following completion for a time equal to the length of participation in the program.

·         Up to $5,500, minus amounts received for TAP, Pell or other awards.

·         Covers most tuition costs at any Oregon community college for recent high school graduates.

·         For full-time students, awards range from $1,000 to $3,397 per year (in 2016-17), minus a $50 co-pay per term.

·         Must document a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA or higher, or a GED score of 145 or higher on each test.

·         Must attend at least half-time at an Oregon community college within 6 months of high school graduation or GED completion.

·         Must be an Oregon resident for at least 12 months prior to attendance.

·         Requires a FAFSA or ORSAA application.

·         Must not have more than 90 college credits completed or attempted.

·         Beginning with Fall 2017 applicants, students may be subject to eligibility criteria based on their Expected Family Contribution (EFC)^[3].

·         All 2017 Rhode Island high school graduates and GED recipients are eligible to pursue a tuition-free associate’s degree at Community College of RI.

·         Covers last dollars from tuition and fee costs not covered by the Pell grant and other aid.

·         No income eligibility requirements.

·         Must earn 30 credits per year.

·         Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Tennessee Reconnect

·         For Tennessee residents who graduate from an eligible Tennessee high school or home school program or who obtain an equivalency diploma before the age of 19.

·         Must attend an eligible community or technical two-year college.

·         Covers last dollars from tuition and fee costs not covered by

the Pell Grant, the HOPE scholarship, Wilder-Naifeh grant or Tennessee Student Assistance Award funds.

·         Can be used at any of the state’s 13 community colleges, 27 colleges of applied technology or any of the eligible public and private universities with two-year programs.

·         Mandates students meet with mentors to remain eligible for the program.

·         Requires eight hours of community service per term enrolled.

·         Must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA.

·         Must be enrolled full time in the fall term following high school graduation.

·         Launches in fall 2018.

·         Available to Tennessee adults ages 24 and older.

·         Provides last-dollar benefits.

·         Must not have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.

·         Must establish Tennessee residency at least one year before applying.

·         Must be admitted to an eligible institution and be enrolled at least part time.

·         Must participate in an advising program.

·         Must maintain continuous enrollment and a 2.0 GPA.