Types of Aid
| Award | Annual Award | Eligibility Determined | Renewal Critera | Comment |
| Federal Direct Stafford Loan | 1st year students: $3,500 Sophomores: $4,500 Juniors and Seniors: $5,500 | Need determined by FAFSA | No significant change in family financial circumstances as determined by filing the renewal FAFSA. Renewal dependent upon federal funding availability. | Depending upon EFC, loan could be subsidized or unsubsidized. All students can borrow up to an additional $2000 in an unsubsidized Stafford Loan. |
| Federal Perkins Loan | $4,000 maximum | Need determined by FAFSA | No significant change in family financial circumstances as determined by filing the renewal FAFSA. Renewal dependent upon federal funding availability. | Interest subsidized while student in school |
| Federal Pell Grant | $5,645 maximum | Need determined by FAFSA | No significant change in family financial circumstances as determined by filing the renewal FAFSA. Renewal dependent upon federal funding availability. | Must be working towards first bachelor's degree |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) | Dependent upon need; $2,500 maximum | Need determined by FAFSA | No significant change in family financial circumstances as determined by filing the renewal FAFSA. Renewal dependent upon federal funding availability. | Priority given to Pell Grant recipients |
| Federal Work Study | $2,000 maximum | Need determined by FAFSA | No significant change in family financial circumstances as determined by filing the renewal FAFSA. Renewal dependent upon federal funding availability. | Funds must be earned by working and job opportunity is not a guarantee |
| Clark University Grant | Varies depending upon need | Need determined by Office of Financial Assistance and CSS Profile Results | No significant change in family financial circumstances as determined by filing the renewal FAFSA. | Available to students awarded University Grant in previous years |
| Clark University LEEP Scholarship | Full tuition, room and board cost | Merit based, application required | Maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, in appropriate course completion* | Contact Admissions for details |
| Clark University Global Scholarship | Determined by Admissions | Merit based | Maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, in appropriate course completion* | Contact Admissions for details |
| Clark University International Scholarship | Determined by Admissions | Merit based | Maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, in appropriate course completion* | Contact Admissions for details |
| Clark University Achievement Scholarship | $12,000 maximum | Merit based | Maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7, in appropriate course completion* | Contact Admissions for details |
| Clark University Making a Difference Scholarship | $15,000 maximum | Academic performance and community service involvement | Maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, in appropriate course completion* | Contact Admissions for details |
| Clark University Presidential Scholarships | $18,000 maximum | Merit based | Maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, in appropriate course completion* | Contact Admissions for details |
| Traina Scholarship | $18,000 maximum | Merit based for students studying the sciences | Maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, in appropriate course completion* | Contact Admissions for details |
| Jonas Clark Scholarship | Determined by Admissions. | Merit Based | Maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, in appropriate course completion** | Contact Admissions for details |
| Clark University Dean's Award | Determined by Admissions. | Merit based | Maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, in appropriate course completion** | Contact Admissions for details |
| Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship | $12,000 maximum | Merit based; awarded to transfer students | Maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7, in appropriate course completion* | Contact Admissions for details |
| Transfer Student Achievement Scholarship | $12,000 maximum | Merit based | Maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7, in appropriate course completion* | Contact Admissions for details |
| Phi Theta Kappa All-USA Academic Scholarship | $15,000 maximum | Merit based; awarded to transfer students | Maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, in appropriate course completion* | Contact Admissions for details |
| Clark University Transfer Scholarship | $10,000 maximum | Merit based; awarded to transfer students | Maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, in appropriate course completion** | Contact Admissions for details |
| Jonas Clark Transfer Scholarship | $7,000 maximum | Merit based; awarded to transfer students | Maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, in appropriate course completion** | Contact Admissions for details |
| State Grant from student's home state | Dependent upon state. | Need is usually determined by FAFSA | Dependent upon state. Renewal dependent upon state funding availability. | Only some states participate in state grant programs. May need to file FAFSA before Clark’s deadline |
| Massachusetts Gilbert Grant | $2500 maximum | Need determined by FAFSA | No significant change in family financial circumstances as determined by filing the renewal FAFSA. Renewal dependent upon state funding availability. | Must be full time, undergraduate student and resident of MA |
| Massachusetts No Interest Student Loan | Dependent upon student’s need and University’s allocation. | Need determined by FAFSA and state funding | No significant change in family financial circumstances as determined by filing the renewal FAFSA. Renewal dependent upon state funding availability. | MA residents only; due to limited funding, usually awarded to upper-class students with high need only. |
* Students must maintain the cumulative GPA indicated on the following schedule:
- First Year Academic Record (second year funding): You must have at least 7 completed courses during your first year; 6 must be graded and you must have earned the cumulative GPA indicated or higher for courses taken throughout your time at Clark.
- Second Year Academic Record (third year funding): You must have at least 8 completed courses during your second year; 6 must be graded and you must have earned the cumulative GPA indicated or higher for courses taken throughout your time at Clark.
- Third Year (for final year funding) & Fourth Year Academic Record: You must have at least 8 completed courses during your third year; 7 must be graded and you must have earned the cumulative GPA indicated or higher for courses taken throughout your time at Clark.
** Students must maintain the cumulative GPA indicated in addition to successfully completing at least five courses their first year, six courses their second year and seven courses each year thereafter.