The key difference is the SMART grant emphasizes more on a specific major. The G.P.A. requirement in the SMART grant only applies to the major classes.

That is the target day for the Department of Education. The complete set of rules will be available then.

The programs are coupled together by their funding.

Timing matters. It typically takes a week or so, but after the sessions begin, it could take longer.

The application for summer aid is a completely different application than the one for aid during the school year.