| State | Primary Program(s) | Priority Deadline | Eligibility Basics | Typical Award Range | Official Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlabamaALVerified | Alabama Student Assistance Program (ASAP), Alabama Student Grant Program (ASGP), CollegeCounts Scholarship | ASAP: FAFSA filing begins October 1 annually; ASGP: Deadlines are printed on institutional application forms; CollegeCounts Scholarship: Applications open December 1, 2026, and close February 28, 2027. | Applicants must be U.S. citizens and Alabama residents enrolled or planning to enroll as undergraduate or freshman students at eligible Alabama institutions, with financial need required for ASAP and CollegeCounts, and academic criteria including a minimum 2.75 GPA and ACT score of 29 or below for CollegeCounts. | ASAP: $300 to $5,000 per academic year; ASGP: up to $3,000 per academic year; CollegeCounts Scholarship: $4,000 for four-year college enrollees and $2,000 for two-year college enrollees for the first academic year. | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| AlaskaAKVerified | Alaska Education Grant, Alaska Performance Scholarship | June 30th annually for the FAFSA priority deadline, subject to available state funding limits. | Eligible students must be Alaska residents demonstrating financial need via the FAFSA (for AEG) or meeting high school curriculum, GPA, and test score criteria (for APS), and enrolled at qualifying Alaska postsecondary institutions. | Alaska Education Grant awards range from $500 to $4,000 per academic year; Alaska Performance Scholarship awards offer up to $7,000 per year for Level 1, up to $5,250 per year for Level 2, and up to $3,500 per year for Level 3. | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| ArizonaAZVerified | Arizona Promise Program, Arizona Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (AzLEAP) | FAFSA priority dates are January 15 for Arizona State University, and April 1 for Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona (with April 1 also required for priority consideration under the Arizona Promise Program). | Applicants must be Arizona residents, undergraduate students (first-time, full-time on-campus for Arizona Promise; at least half-time for AzLEAP), with a minimum 2.5 high school GPA for Arizona Promise, qualify for the federal Pell Grant, and enroll at participating Arizona institutions. | Up to $2,500 maximum per academic year for AzLEAP (average $1,000); variable amount covering remaining tuition and mandatory fees after gift aid for the Arizona Promise Program. | Official source → (2025-2026 academic year; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| ArkansasARVerified | Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, Governor's Distinguished Scholarship | July 1 (Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship) and March 1 (Governor's Distinguished Scholarship) | Applicants must be Arkansas residents for at least 12 months, complete the FAFSA, and meet academic and enrollment standards, including a 2.5 cumulative GPA for Academic Challenge and a 3.5 cumulative GPA with a 32 ACT or 1410 SAT for Governor's Distinguished Scholarship. | $2,000 to $5,000 per academic year for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, and up to $10,000 per academic year for the Governor's Distinguished Scholarship. | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| CaliforniaCAVerified | Cal Grant, Middle Class Scholarship | March 2 is the priority financial aid filing deadline for state aid and Cal Grant applications (with September 2 for California Community College students); Middle Class Scholarship deadline for 2026-27 is March 2 (CADAA) or March 3 (FAFSA). | Students must demonstrate financial need, meet annual income and asset ceilings, be California residents or meet AB 540 requirements, have a verified GPA, and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress. For the 2026-27 Middle Class Scholarship, family income up to $250,000 is eligible at UC, CSU, or CCC bachelor's programs. | For the 2026-27 academic year, maximum Cal Grant A reaches $15,588 (UC), $6,838 (CSU), $3,024 (CCC BDP), and $4,000–$9,358 (private); Cal Grant B provides up to $1,648 access award plus tuition; Cal Grant C provides up to $1,094 for books/supplies at community colleges; Middle Class Scholarship amounts vary by cost of attendance and budget allocation. | Official source → (2026-27 Academic Year; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| ColoradoCOVerified | Colorado Student Grant, College Opportunity Fund | FAFSA and CASFA open on October 1 preceding the aid year, with specific priority deadlines established individually by each participating institution; COF stipend authorization occurs upon course registration. | Eligible undergraduate students must be classified as in-state residents for tuition purposes (including ASSET qualifiers), demonstrate financial need for need-based grants, and maintain enrollment within the 145 lifetime credit-hour limit at a participating institution. | Not publicly ranged | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| ConnecticutCTVerified | Roberta B. Willis Scholarship Program, Mary Ann Hadley Award | Roberta B. Willis Need-Merit Scholarship requires application and FAFSA submission by February 15 annually; Need-Based Grant and Mary Ann Hadley Award require FAFSA submission by college priority deadlines (with July 15 priority for Mary Ann Hadley Award on a first-come, first-served basis). | Applicants must be Connecticut residents enrolled at eligible in-state institutions, meeting specific federal Student Aid Index (SAI) financial need criteria, academic merit standards, or high school graduation/GED requirements. | Up to $5,250 per year (four-year) and up to $4,650 per year (two-year) for Need-Merit Scholarship; up to $4,500 for full-time study for Need-Based Grant; at least $250 per semester for Mary Ann Hadley Award. | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| DelawareDEVerified | Student Excellence Equals Degree (SEED+) Scholarship, Scholarship Incentive Program (ScIP), B. Bradford Barnes Memorial Scholarship | Priority deadline of April 1 of each year for SEED+; application deadline of February 27, 2026 for B. Bradford Barnes Memorial Scholarship; application deadline of May 15, 2026 for the Scholarship Incentive Program (ScIP). | SEED+ requires Delaware high school graduation (or approved equivalency), FAFSA completion, and enrollment at Delaware Technical Community University or UD Associate in Arts Program. ScIP is a need-based scholarship for Delaware residents enrolled full-time in undergraduate or graduate degree programs who file a FAFSA. B. Bradford Barnes requires high school seniors to have at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA, a 1290 SAT (or ACT equivalent), and full-time enrollment at the University of Delaware. | Tuition coverage up to the cost of tuition for SEED+; $1,000 per year for undergraduate and graduate awards under ScIP; full tuition, required fees, room, board, and books for B. Bradford Barnes Memorial Scholarship. | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| District of ColumbiaDCVerified | DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG), Mayor's Scholars Undergraduate Program | Applications for the 2026-27 award year closed on August 21, 2026. | DCTAG requires US citizenship or eligible non-citizenship, 12 consecutive months of DC domicile prior to initial college entry, secondary credential within 15 years, and half-time enrollment in a first undergraduate degree. Mayor's Scholars requires 12 months of DC residency, enrollment in a first associate's or bachelor's degree program at an approved institution, meeting academic standards, and household taxable income below 300 percent of federal poverty guidelines. | DCTAG provides up to $10,000 annually (tuition difference at public colleges nationwide, or up to $2,500 at private DC colleges and private HBCUs). Mayor's Scholars provides up to $4,000 annually as a need-based last-dollar award (up to $16,000 for associate's or $24,000 for bachelor's degrees). | Official source → (Published Feb 2, 2026; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| FloridaFLVerified | Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG), Benacquisto Scholarship Program | Bright Futures requires submitting the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) by August 31 of the high school graduation year; FSAG and Benacquisto deadlines are determined by participating postsecondary institutions. | Applicants must be Florida residents and U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens enrolled at eligible postsecondary institutions. Specific criteria include high school diploma, GPA, test scores, and service hours for Bright Futures; demonstrated financial need via FAFSA and 2.0 GPA for FSAG; and National Merit Scholar recognition for Benacquisto. | $200 minimum annual award for Florida Student Assistance Grant for 2026-27 (maximum set by Legislature); Bright Futures covers 75% or 100% of tuition and applicable fees at public institutions. | Official source → (2026-27 Fact Sheet) |
| GeorgiaGAVerified | HOPE Scholarship, Zell Miller Scholarship | The application deadline is the last day of the school term or a student's withdrawal date, whichever occurs first. | Georgia residents who meet basic requirements, graduate with a minimum 3.0 calculated HOPE GPA for the HOPE Scholarship or a minimum 3.7 calculated HOPE GPA with required test scores and academic rigor for the Zell Miller Scholarship, and enroll as degree-seeking students at eligible postsecondary institutions. | Not publicly ranged | Official source → (2025-2026 Award Amounts; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| HawaiiHIVerified | Hawaiʻi Promise Scholarship, State of Hawaiʻi B Plus Scholarship, Regents and Presidential Scholarships | FAFSA priority deadline March 1; UH System Common Scholarship Application deadline March 2, 2026 at 4:00pm (HST). | Applicants must be Hawaiʻi residents demonstrating financial need (for Hawaiʻi Promise and B Plus) or academic merit (for Regents and Presidential Scholarships) while meeting campus enrollment credit and GPA standards. | Hawaiʻi Promise covers 100% of unmet direct cost need (average $1,600); B Plus provides up to $2,000 per academic year; Regents and Presidential cover full tuition plus a $2,000 semester-based stipend and a one-time $2,000 travel stipend. | Official source → (March 2, 2026 application deadline visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| IdahoIDVerified | Idaho Opportunity Scholarship, Idaho LAUNCH | Idaho Opportunity Scholarship: FAFSA and application deadline is March 1 annually. Idaho LAUNCH: Application opens October 1, priority deadline November 30 (funds-limited), final application deadline April 15, and Career Pathway Plans due May 31. | Idaho Opportunity Scholarship requires Idaho residency, high school/home school/GED graduation in Idaho, unweighted cumulative GPA of at least 2.7, FAFSA completion by March 1, and enrollment in a certificate, associate's, or bachelor's program. Idaho LAUNCH requires Idaho residency, high school senior graduation in Idaho (or equivalent), enrollment in an approved in-demand career program at an eligible Idaho institution, and completion of a Career Pathway Plan. | Idaho Opportunity Scholarship: Up to $3,500 per academic year. Idaho LAUNCH: Up to 80% of tuition and fees, up to a maximum amount of $8,000. | Official source → (2025-26 Important Dates; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| IllinoisILVerified | Monetary Award Program (MAP), Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) Scholarship Program | For the 2026-27 academic year, initial FAFSA or Alternative Application submissions received after April 23, 2026 were placed in suspense status due to fund limits, and the ECACE Scholarship priority consideration deadline was May 31, 2026. | MAP requires U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen status (or RISE Act criteria), Illinois residency, financial need, undergraduate status without a bachelor's degree, and enrollment of at least 3 credit hours per term at an approved Illinois college. ECACE requires current or past employment in an Illinois early childhood care and education facility, financial aid application submission, and enrollment in an approved undergraduate early childhood program. | Up to $8,400 per academic year for the Monetary Award Program (MAP); up to $7,500 per academic year for the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) Scholarship Program. | Official source → ((last updated August 5, 2026)) |
| IndianaINVerified | Frank O'Bannon Grant, 21st Century Scholars Program | The priority FAFSA deadline for state financial aid is April 15 each year, with awards provided on a first-come, first-served basis beyond April 15. | Applicants must be Indiana residents domiciled by December 31 of the year prior to application, U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, high school graduates or GED holders, and enrolled full-time in an eligible Indiana postsecondary institution, with financial need determined by the FAFSA. | $700 to $10,600 for the 2026–27 Frank O'Bannon Grant depending on student aid index and institution type, and up to 100% tuition for the 21st Century Scholars Program. | Official source → (2026-2027 academic year) |
| IowaIAVerified | Iowa Tuition Grant, Kibbie Grant (Iowa Skilled Workforce Shortage Tuition Grant), Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship | For the 2026-27 academic year, the FAFSA application deadline is July 1, 2026 for the Iowa Tuition Grant, Kibbie Grant, and Iowa Vocational-Technical Tuition Grant, and June 30, 2027 for the Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship. | Applicants must be Iowa residents enrolled at eligible Iowa postsecondary institutions (private colleges or community colleges) who demonstrate financial need within specified Student Aid Index (SAI) ranges and meet enrollment standards. | For the 2026-27 academic year, the maximum funded award is $3,100 for the Kibbie Grant and $1,100 for the Iowa Vocational-Technical Tuition Grant; for the 2025-26 academic year, the funded maximum award for the Iowa Tuition Grant is $7,500. | Official source → (2026-27 academic year explicitly cited; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| KansasKSVerified | Kansas Comprehensive Grant, Kansas Promise Act Scholarship, Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship | Kansas Comprehensive Grant: FAFSA submission (no separate application). Kansas Promise Act Scholarship: Deadlines vary by semester, awarded first-come, first-served while funds last. Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship: June 1. | Applicants must be Kansas residents and U.S. citizens meeting program-specific enrollment, financial need or income limits ($100,000 for family of two; $150,000 for family of three plus $4,800 per additional member for Promise), and post-graduation Kansas work obligations. | Kansas Comprehensive Grant: $200–$10,000 (private) and $100–$4,000 (public) per academic year. Kansas Promise Act Scholarship: Last-dollar coverage up to a lifetime total of $20,000 or 68 credit hours. Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship: $4,000 to $6,250 annually. | Official source → (The online application for the 2026-2027 school year is now open.; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| KentuckyKYVerified | College Access Program Grant, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship | Students must complete the FAFSA each year; the FAFSA opens on October 1 each year and students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. | CAP Grant applicants must be Kentucky residents, have financial need, attend an eligible college at least half-time in a program at least two years in length, and have no past-due financial obligations. KEES merit scholarship recipients must be Kentucky residents and high school graduates who earn at least a 2.5 GPA annually while meeting curriculum requirements. | $125 to $500 per year for annual GPA base awards under the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES). | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| LouisianaLAVerified | Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS), Louisiana GO Grant | The application deadline for TOPS is July 1 following the one-year anniversary of high school graduation (with a FAFSA priority deadline of July 1); Louisiana GO Grant deadlines are determined by participating institutions subject to funding availability. | Applicants must be Louisiana residents. TOPS requires meeting specific minimum high school core GPA and standardized test score thresholds by award tier, while the GO Grant requires demonstrated financial need and undergraduate enrollment at least half-time in an eligible Louisiana institution. | $300 to $3,000 annual range for the Louisiana GO Grant (TOPS award amounts cover tuition plus tier-specific stipends) | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| MaineMEVerified | Maine State Grant Program | File the FAFSA annually by the deadline (typically May 1), subject to available funding | Eligible applicants must be Maine residents enrolled at least half-time in an undergraduate certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree program at an eligible institution, with a Student Aid Index (SAI) not exceeding 10,000 for the 2026-27 academic year. | Up to $2,500 annually for full-time undergraduate students and up to $1,250 for half-time students for the 2026-27 academic year | Official source → (For the 2026-27 academic year; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| MarylandMDVerified | Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance (EA) Grant, Howard P. Rawlings Guaranteed Access (GA) Grant | Students must submit their 2026-2027 FAFSA or MHEC One-App by March 1, 2026, and required documentation by August 1, 2026; awarding is contingent on availability of funds. | Applicants must be Maryland residents eligible for in-state tuition, demonstrate financial need, and enroll full-time (at least 12 credits/semester) as degree-seeking undergraduates at an eligible Maryland institution. | For the 2026-2027 academic year, the Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance Grant ranges from $400 to $3,000 per year, and the Howard P. Rawlings Guaranteed Access Grant ranges from $100 to $18,000 per year. | Official source → (2026-2027 academic year) |
| MassachusettsMAVerified | MASSGrant, MASSGrant Plus | Massachusetts priority deadline to submit 26-27 FAFSA or MASFA is May 1, 2026; applications remain open until June 30, 2027. | Applicants must be Massachusetts residents for at least 12 months prior to the start of the academic year, demonstrate financial need, lack a prior bachelor's degree, and be enrolled at least half-time or full-time depending on the program at an eligible institution. | Not publicly ranged | Official source → (\"The English-language version of this page was updated on 2026-07-02.\") |
| MichiganMIVerified | Michigan Achievement Scholarship, Tuition Incentive Program | Students must file the FAFSA and enroll at an eligible institution within 15 months of high school graduation for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, or begin using TIP within four years of high school graduation. | Students must be Michigan residents since July 1 of the previous calendar year, U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or approved refugees, and file the FAFSA. The Michigan Achievement Scholarship requires Michigan high school graduation in 2023 or later, full-time undergraduate enrollment, and demonstrated financial need (SAI of 30,000 or less); TIP requires Medicaid coverage for 24 months within a 36-month period between ages nine and high school graduation and high school completion prior to age 20. | For the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, up to $5,500 per year for up to five years (totaling up to $27,500); for Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) Phase II, up to $2,000 ($500 per semester) toward a bachelor's degree. | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| MinnesotaMNVerified | Minnesota State Grant, North Star Promise | Applications must be submitted by the 30th day of the term via the FAFSA or Minnesota Dream Act Application. | Minnesota residents enrolled as undergraduates at eligible institutions who demonstrate financial need for the State Grant or have a family AGI below $80,000 and enroll in at least one credit at a public institution or Tribal College for North Star Promise, provided they have not earned a baccalaureate degree. | Minnesota State Grant: minimum award $100 per year; average award for 2023-2024 ranges from about $1,415 at public two-year colleges to $6,439 at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities or private four-year colleges. North Star Promise: covers up to 100% of tuition and required fees on a last-dollar basis. | Official source → (2025-2026 academic year) |
| MississippiMSVerified | Higher Education Legislative Plan (HELP), Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG), Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG) | For HELP, annual application deadline is March 31 with supporting documents due April 30. For MTAG and MESG, annual application deadline is September 15 with supporting documents due October 15. All applications open October 1. | Applicants must be legal residents of Mississippi for one year prior to application and enroll full-time at an approved in-state postsecondary institution. HELP is need-based with income limitations and Pell Grant requirements (requiring a 2.5 GPA and 20 ACT). MTAG requires a 2.5 high school GPA and a 15 ACT score (or 2.5 college GPA). MESG requires a 3.5 high school GPA and a 29 ACT score (or National Merit Finalist/Semi-Finalist status). | MTAG awards up to $500 per academic year for freshmen/sophomores and up to $1,000 per academic year for juniors/seniors; MESG awards up to $2,500 per academic year; HELP covers full tuition and required fees at public institutions. | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| MissouriMOVerified | Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program, Bright Flight Program | For Access Missouri, FAFSA priority deadline is February 2, 2026, final deadline is April 1, 2026, and correction deadline is July 31, 2026. For Bright Flight, no application is required; qualifying test scores must be achieved by the June test date immediately following high school graduation. | Access Missouri requires Missouri residency, U.S. citizenship/permanent residency, full-time undergraduate enrollment at a participating school, and an SAI of $12,000 or less. Bright Flight requires Missouri residency, U.S. citizenship/permanent residency, first-time full-time enrollment at a participating school immediately following high school graduation, and an ACT/SAT score in the top 5% of Missouri test takers. | Access Missouri annual awards range from $500 to $1,700 for public 2-year schools and $1,750 to $3,500 for public 4-year and other approved schools; Bright Flight annual awards are up to $1,000 or up to $3,000 based on qualifying scores for the 2025-2026 academic year. | Official source → (The information below is effective for the 2025-2026 academic year, unless otherwise noted.) |
| MontanaMTVerified | MUS Honor Scholarship, Montana's STEM/Healthcare Scholarship Program, Montana Access Scholarships | MUS Honor Scholarship and STEM/Healthcare Scholarship applications are due annually on March 15 (opening December 1); Montana Access Scholarships are awarded by participating campuses annually until funds are exhausted based on annual FAFSA filing. | Applicants must be Montana residents enrolled or accepted at an eligible campus, meeting high school academic requirements (cumulative GPA of 3.4 for Honor; 3.25 for STEM) and core coursework or demonstrating financial need via annual FAFSA and Federal Pell Grant eligibility for Access Scholarships. | MUS Honor Scholarship averages $5,000 per year ($20,000 over 4 years) in tuition waivers; STEM/Healthcare Scholarship provides $1,000 to $2,000 per academic year ($6,000 total over 4 years); Montana Access Scholarships provide $500 per semester. | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| NebraskaNEVerified | Nebraska Opportunity Grant (NOG), Access College Early (ACE) Scholarship Program, Door to College Scholarship Program (DTC) | Nebraska Opportunity Grant requires filing the FAFSA annually with institutional deadlines; Access College Early Scholarship has term deadlines (December 15 for Fall, February 15 for Winter, May 15 for Spring, July 15 for Summer) subject to available funding. | Applicants must be Nebraska residents (or low-income high school students for ACE; specific high school/YRTC graduation criteria for DTC) enrolled at eligible Nebraska postsecondary institutions, meeting need-based or qualifying federal program criteria. | Door to College Scholarship Program: up to $5,000 per year; Nebraska Opportunity Grant and Access College Early Scholarship: No statewide dollar range published on reviewed official source | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| NevadaNVVerified | Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship, Silver State Opportunity Grant, Nevada Promise Scholarship | Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship has no application deadline for traditional high school graduates; Silver State Opportunity Grant operates on an annual FAFSA cycle with limited funds awarded in ascending SAI order up to 8500; Nevada Promise Scholarship requires application by October 31 of high school senior year. | Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship requires graduation from a Nevada high school with qualifying GPA and curriculum. Silver State Opportunity Grant requires Nevada residency, 12+ credits in a degree or certificate program at an NSHE community college or state college, college-ready status in math and English, an SAI of 8500 or less, and no prior bachelor's degree. Nevada Promise Scholarship requires Nevada high school graduation and enrollment at an eligible community college. | Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship: up to $10,000 total; Silver State Opportunity Grant: up to $5,500 annually; Nevada Promise Scholarship: last-dollar coverage of base registration and mandatory fees for up to three years. | Official source → (2025-2026 Total Cost of Attendance* for Purpose of the SSOG Program) |
| New HampshireNHVerified | UNIQUE Annual Allocation Program (UAAP), UNIQUE Endowment Allocation Program (UEAP), New Hampshire Governor's Scholarship Program | No centralized statewide deadline published by the State Treasury; applications are submitted directly through participating New Hampshire postsecondary institutions' financial aid offices. | Applicants must be New Hampshire residents demonstrating financial need and federal aid eligibility attending approved, licensed, and accredited New Hampshire institutions, with specific academic and enrollment criteria per program. | New Hampshire Governor's Scholarship provides $2,000 per year for Pell-eligible students with New Hampshire Scholar designation ($1,000 per year for other eligible students); UNIQUE Annual Allocation Program provides $2,500 for full-time students (prorated for part-time); UNIQUE Endowment Allocation Program ranges from a minimum of $1,000 up to the cost of education. | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| New JerseyNJVerified | Tuition Aid Grant (TAG), Garden State Guarantee | For the 2026–2027 academic year, renewal Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) applicants must apply by April 15, 2026, while all other applicants must apply by September 15, 2026 for Fall/Spring or February 15, 2027 for Spring only. | Applicants must be New Jersey residents demonstrating financial need and enrolled in an undergraduate degree program for TAG, and full-time third- and fourth-year undergraduate students at in-state public four-year institutions pursuing their first bachelor's degree with an AGI between $0 and $65,000 for the Garden State Guarantee. | $1,280 to $14,404 per academic year for the Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) program. | Official source → (07/16/26; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| New MexicoNMVerified | New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship, New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship | There is no separate application deadline; eligible students are automatically awarded by participating New Mexico public institutions upon enrollment by institutional term deadlines. | Applicants must be established New Mexico residents (or qualifying out-of-state tribal members), enroll part-time or full-time in qualifying undergraduate or career training programs, and maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA. | Covers 100% of tuition and course-specific fees up to $50 per credit hour (Opportunity Scholarship) and 100% of tuition (Lottery Scholarship). | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| New YorkNYVerified | Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), Excelsior Scholarship | August 31, 2026 for 2026-27 Excelsior Scholarship; June 30 of the academic year for TAP | TAP is available to New York residents attending approved NYS colleges based on financial need and income. The Excelsior Scholarship is available to NYS residents with a combined federal adjusted gross income of $125,000 or less, enrolled full-time at a SUNY or CUNY college, and completing 30 credits per year. | $1,000 to $5,665 for TAP; tuition-free attendance at SUNY or CUNY for Excelsior Scholarship | Official source → (2026-27 academic year; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| North CarolinaNCVerified | Next NC Scholarship, NC Need-Based Scholarship for Private Colleges | FAFSA priority deadlines are June 1 for UNC System universities and August 15 for NC community colleges; for private colleges, applications are accepted until funds are exhausted based on institutional priority deadlines. | Applicants must be North Carolina residents eligible for in-state tuition, undergraduate students enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester, and meet Title IV eligibility. Next NC requires household AGI of $80,000 or less and SAI at or below 7,500, while the Private College Scholarship requires no previous bachelor's degree and an SAI of 15,000 or less. | Minimum of $5,000 per academic year for public university students and at least $3,000 per academic year for community college students under the Next NC Scholarship; No statewide dollar range published on reviewed official source for the NC Need-Based Scholarship for Private Colleges. | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| North DakotaNDVerified | North Dakota State Grant, Supplemental State Grant, North Dakota Scholarship | The North Dakota State Grant requires filing the FAFSA annually as soon as possible, with funding limited on a rolling basis. The North Dakota Scholarship application must be submitted on or before June 5, 2026. | Applicants for the North Dakota State Grant must be North Dakota residents enrolled at least quarter-time in undergraduate programs at qualifying institutions and demonstrating financial need ($80,000 or less family income for the Supplemental State Grant). The North Dakota Scholarship requires high school students to meet essential skills and two of three readiness components, enrolling full-time with a minimum 2.75 GPA. | North Dakota State Grant awards up to $1,375 per semester or $917 per quarter. The North Dakota Scholarship has a total value of $6,000, with a maximum award amount of $750 per semester, $500 per quarter, $500 per clock-hour term, or $500 per apprenticeship term. | Official source → (2025-26 academic year / June 5, 2026 deadline; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| OhioOHVerified | Ohio College Opportunity Grant, Governor's Merit Scholarship | For the Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG), the FAFSA deadline is October 1 of each year (e.g., October 1, 2026 for the 2026-2027 academic year); for the Governor's Merit Scholarship (GMS), award offers must be accepted via the online portal by May 15th. | Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) requires Ohio residency, undergraduate or nurse diploma enrollment, and a Student Aid Index (SAI) of $3,750 or less with household income up to $96,000. The Governor's Merit Scholarship (GMS) requires Ohio residency and being in the top 5% of an Ohio high school graduating class or equivalent. | Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) annual awards range from $0.00 to $5,000.00 depending on institutional sector and enrollment status; the Governor's Merit Scholarship (GMS) provides up to $5,000.00 per academic year. | Official source → (OCOG 2026-2027) |
| OklahomaOKVerified | Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant, Oklahoma's Promise, Oklahoma Rising Scholars Award | For Oklahoma's Promise, applications must be submitted or postmarked by December 31 of the senior year. For OTAG, applicants must submit the FAFSA by institutional priority deadlines as awards are distributed first-come, first-served until funds are depleted. | Applicants must be Oklahoma residents meeting program criteria: OTAG requires demonstrated financial need via FAFSA and Pell eligibility; Oklahoma's Promise requires enrollment in grades 8-12 and family AGI within tiered limits ($60,000 to $80,000); and Oklahoma Rising Scholars requires top-tier test scores (99.5 percentile ACT/SAT) or National Merit recognition. | For OTAG, maximum annual awards range up to $1,500 at community colleges/career tech, up to $2,000 at regional universities, and up to $3,000 at research universities; Oklahoma's Promise and Oklahoma Rising Scholars cover tuition and educational costs varying by institution. | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| OregonORVerified | Oregon Opportunity Grant, Oregon Promise Grant | Oregon Opportunity Grant 2026-27 cut-off date is May 15, 2026 (awarded first-come, first-served until funds are exhausted); Oregon Promise application deadline is June 1 at 11:59 PM during high school senior year (varies by graduation date). | Oregon Opportunity Grant requires Oregon residency, demonstrated financial need (SAI), and at least half-time enrollment at an eligible Oregon institution. Oregon Promise requires recent Oregon high school or GED graduates attending an Oregon community college at least half-time with an SAI at or below the published limit. | Oregon Opportunity Grant (2026-27): $1,224 to $4,320 per year (community college) and $1,800 to $8,352 per year (4-year college or university). Oregon Promise Grant (2026-27): $2,280 to $4,716 per year for full-time students. | Official source → (Last Updated June 2026; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| PennsylvaniaPAVerified | PA State Grant Program | For the 2026–27 academic year, first-time applicants enrolling in a degree or transferable program at a 4-year or 2-year private college/university must file the FAFSA by May 1, 2026; those enrolling in a community college, designated open-admission institution, technical/trade school, hospital nursing school, or non-transferable 2-year program must file by August 1, 2026. Renewal applicants must file the renewal FAFSA by May 1, 2026. Summer-term applicants must submit the online Summer PA State Grant application by September 1, 2026. Late applications for terms other than summer may be considered if funding permits. | Applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by PHEAA, meet Pennsylvania residency and domicile requirements, be high school graduates or possess an equivalent diploma, and be enrolled in an approved postsecondary program. | $6,000 maximum award for the 2026-27 academic year | Official source → (2026-27 academic year) |
| Rhode IslandRIVerified | Rhode Island Promise Scholarship Program, RIC Hope Scholarship | Students must complete the FAFSA and required financial aid forms by the annual deadline prescribed by the respective institution (CCRI or Rhode Island College), with early application recommended by April 1. | Applicants must be Rhode Island residents qualifying for in-state tuition, complete the FAFSA annually, and commit to live, work, or continue education in Rhode Island. Rhode Island Promise requires immediate enrollment at CCRI under 19 years old pursuing an associate degree, while RIC Hope Scholarship covers junior and senior years for students meeting credit and GPA requirements. | Not publicly ranged | Official source → (2026-2027 award year reference visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| South CarolinaSCVerified | Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, LIFE Scholarship, South Carolina Need-based Grant | Palmetto Fellows Scholarship early application deadline is May 1 and late deadline is July 15 annually; South Carolina Need-based Grant requires submitting the FAFSA annually by institutional deadlines. | Applicants must be South Carolina residents enrolled as degree-seeking students at eligible public or independent higher education institutions in South Carolina, meeting specific academic merit criteria for merit scholarships or documented financial need for the Need-based Grant. | Palmetto Fellows Scholarship awards up to $6,700 for the freshman year and up to $7,500 annually for sophomore, junior, and senior years; LIFE Scholarship awards up to $5,000 annually; South Carolina Need-based Grant awards up to $3,500 annually for full-time enrollment. | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| South DakotaSDVerified | South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship, South Dakota Needs Based Grant Program | For the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship, applications are preferred by June 1 for Fall (deadline September 1) and November 1 for Spring (deadline January 15); the South Dakota Needs Based Grant Program requires completing the FAFSA with no separate application. | South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship requires South Dakota high school graduation and specific academic merit requirements; the South Dakota Needs Based Grant Program assists South Dakota residents demonstrating unmet financial need via FAFSA evaluation. | South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship: up to $7,500 over four years ($1,500 for years 1-3, $3,000 for year 4); South Dakota Needs Based Grant Program: $500 to $2,000 per year. | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| TennesseeTNVerified | Tennessee HOPE Scholarship, Tennessee Promise Scholarship, Tennessee Student Assistance Award | Tennessee HOPE Scholarship deadlines are September 1 for fall, March 1 for spring, and May 1 for summer. Tennessee Promise requires application by November 2 and FAFSA completion by April 1 of the high school senior year. Tennessee Student Assistance Award (TSAA) priority FAFSA deadline is April 1 (funds-limited). | Tennessee residency, U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen, and graduation from an eligible Tennessee high school (or homeschool/GED/HiSET). HOPE Scholarship requires a minimum 21 ACT (1060 SAT) or 3.0 cumulative high school GPA. Tennessee Promise requires community service hours and mandatory meeting attendance. TSAA requires undergraduate enrollment at least half-time and a valid Student Aid Index (SAI) of 5,000 or less (funds-limited). | Tennessee HOPE Scholarship: Up to $2,250 per full-time semester (freshman/sophomore) and up to $2,850 per full-time semester (junior/senior) at 4-year institutions; up to $1,600 per full-time semester at 2-year institutions. Tennessee Student Assistance Award (TSAA): Up to $4,000 per academic year at private institutions and up to $2,000 per academic year at public institutions, private career schools, and TCATs. Tennessee Promise: Varies as a last-dollar award covering remaining tuition and mandatory fees. | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| TexasTXVerified | Toward EXcellence, Access, and Success (TEXAS) Grant, Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) | FAFSA or TASFA applications become available October 1 each year, with a state priority deadline of January 15 for priority consideration; awards are funds-limited. | Students must be classified as Texas residents, registered with Selective Service or exempt, enrolled at least three-quarters time, and demonstrate financial need. TEXAS Grant serves undergraduate students at eligible public universities, whereas TEG serves students at nonprofit private colleges and universities paying higher tuition without prior degrees. | For the 2026–27 academic year, the TEXAS Grant maximum semester amount is $5,399, and the Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) maximum annual amount is $4,270 (with undergraduate students demonstrating Exceptional TEG Need eligible for up to $6,405). | Official source → (Fiscal Year 2027 State Financial Aid Guidelines published July 22, 2026; TEXAS Grant and TEOG Fiscal Year 2027 Grant Amounts memo dated January 27, 2026.) |
| UtahUTVerified | Opportunity Scholarship, Utah Promise Grant, T.H. Bell Education Scholarship | For the Opportunity Scholarship, application opens January 5, 2026, priority deadline January 23, 2026, final deadline March 20, 2026; for the Utah Promise Grant and T.H. Bell Education Scholarship, deadlines and application procedures are coordinated directly through the financial aid office of the participating institution. | Applicants must be Utah residents and complete the FAFSA. The Opportunity Scholarship requires high school graduation with a 3.3 GPA and specific advanced courses; the Utah Promise Grant requires financial need for recent high school graduates or adult residents; and the T.H. Bell Education Scholarship requires declaring intent to pursue a public educator or speech-language pathologist degree and committing to teach in Utah public schools. | Not publicly ranged | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| VermontVTVerified | Vermont Grant, Vermont Advancement Grant | Applications received on or after 1/1/2026 for Vermont Full Time Grant, Vermont Part Time Grant, and Vermont Advancement Grant are on hold pending funding availability; annual FAFSA submission required. | Vermont residents enrolled in approved undergraduate or non-degree certificate/training programs without a prior bachelor's degree (with medical and veterinary exceptions) are eligible based on financial need, assets, family size, and cost of attendance. | $1,000 to $15,350 for the 2025–2026 academic year in Vermont grants, varying by financial situation, cost of attendance, and available funding. | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| VirginiaVAVerified | Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program (VTAG), Virginia Commonwealth Award, Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program (VGAP) | For VTAG, September 15 prior to the fall semester (applications submitted after September 15 through December 1 are funds-limited); for Virginia Commonwealth Award and VGAP, each institution's published financial aid application deadline. | Applicants must be Virginia residents (or meet military dependent/tuition equity provisions), demonstrate financial need where applicable, meet academic and high school graduation criteria for VGAP, and be enrolled at least half-time or full-time in approved programs at eligible Virginia institutions. | For VTAG, 2025-26 regular undergraduate maximum semester award is $2,625 (annual $5,250); Virginia Commonwealth Award and VGAP awards vary by institution, with VGAP neediest students receiving at least tuition up to the cost of tuition, required fees, and a book allowance. | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| WashingtonWAVerified | Washington College Grant, College Bound Scholarship | Annual application via FAFSA or WASFA (2025-26 and 2026-27 applications open); College Bound requires enrollment within one year of high school graduation. | Washington College Grant is available to Washington residents with family incomes up to the state median family income limit enrolled part-time or full-time in approved programs. College Bound provides enhanced tuition support to income-eligible students who graduate with a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher (for four-year institutions) and attend a participating Washington college. | For 2025–26, maximum annual Washington College Grant awards range from $2,823 to $12,780 depending on institution and income level, and combined College Bound maximum awards reach up to $13,280 at the University of Washington. | Official source → (2025-26 Maximum Annual Award Amounts) |
| West VirginiaWVVerified | Promise Scholarship, West Virginia Higher Education Grant, West Virginia Invests Grant | Promise Scholarship application and FAFSA: March 1, 2027; West Virginia Higher Education Grant FAFSA: April 15, 2027; West Virginia Invests application and FAFSA: April 15, 2027 priority deadline | Promise Scholarship requires a 3.0+ cumulative GPA and qualifying ACT/SAT test scores for West Virginia residents; West Virginia Higher Education Grant requires demonstrated financial need and no prior bachelor's degree; West Virginia Invests Grant requires residency, FAFSA submission, and enrollment in certificate or associate degree programs in high-demand fields with a two-year post-enrollment state residency commitment. | Promise Scholarship: up to $5,500 per year; West Virginia Higher Education Grant: up to $3,400 for the 2027-28 academic year; West Virginia Invests Grant: No statewide dollar range published on reviewed official source | Official source → (FINANCIAL AID FACT SHEET FOR ALL WEST VIRGINIA STUDENTS ATTENDING COLLEGE IN THE 2027-2028 ACADEMIC YEAR) |
| WisconsinWIVerified | Wisconsin Grant, Academic Excellence Scholarship, Talent Incentive Program Grant | High schools must submit Academic Excellence Scholarship nominations to HEAB by March 1, and recipients must enroll full-time by September 30th; need-based programs require filing the FAFSA. | Applicants must be Wisconsin residents. Need-based grants require demonstrated financial need via the FAFSA and at least part-time enrollment, while the merit-based Academic Excellence Scholarship is awarded to top-ranking high school seniors enrolled full-time at participating in-state institutions. | Academic Excellence Scholarship provides $2,250 per year; Talent Incentive Program (TIP) initial awards range from $600 to $1,800 with a $250 minimum continuing award. | Official source → (No explicit currency marker visible; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
| WyomingWYVerified | Hathaway Scholarship Program, Wyoming Works | Hathaway Scholarship applications are reviewed at the time of college admission (within 4 years of high school or HSEC graduation). Wyoming Works applications must be submitted prior to the first class day of the semester, and funding is limited. | Wyoming residents who meet merit, curriculum, and test score criteria within four years of high school graduation are eligible for the Hathaway Scholarship. Wyoming residents demonstrating financial need via the FAFSA and enrolled in an approved career/technical program are eligible for the Wyoming Works grant. | Hathaway Scholarship merit awards range from $840 to $1,680 per semester, with need-based supplements ranging from a minimum of $105 up to $787.50 per semester; Wyoming Works grants provide up to $4,720 per academic year. | Official source → (The Wyoming Works Grant application is open for the 2026/2027 academic year; accessed 2026-08-21 UTC) |
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Methodology & Sources
Every row on this page is researched from each state's own official higher-education or student financial aid agency page (a state .gov site, or the official page for that program) — never estimated or modeled. Rows marked Verification pending have not yet been confirmed against a current primary source; treat those as a starting point only and go straight to your state's official financial aid agency site.
Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are set by state legislatures and agencies and change with each budget cycle — the date next to each source link is when we last confirmed that page's figures, not a guarantee the figures are still current today. This page is not financial, legal, or tax advice.