Federal Aid
To be eligible for federal aid programs students must be citizens, nationals of the United States, or permanent residents and have a valid FAFSA on file. All eligibility criteria are available at
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/. Funding depends on federal approval and subject to change.
Federal Pell Grants
Awarded to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need. Prorated awards may be made to eligible part-time students. Students must be pursuing their first baccalaureate degree.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant- FSEOG
Awarded to undergraduate students with the greatest demonstrated financial need. Students must be pursuing their first baccalaureate degree and be a Pell Grant recipient. Limited funding available.
Federal Work-Study Program
This federally funded need-based employment program enables eligible undergraduate students to earn money for miscellaneous expenses while gaining practical experience in on- and off-campus jobs. Limited funding available.
Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
A need-based student loan program offered to undergraduate students. The interest rate is fixed. No interest accrues and generally no payments are due while a student is enrolled on at least a half-time basis. Repayment generally begins six months after the student’s enrollment status drops below half-time. For more details, visit https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
A non-need-based student loan program offered to undergraduate students. The interest rate is fixed. The six-month deferment applies only to repayment on the principal. Interest accrues when the loan is disbursed. Students are sent quarterly interest statements by their Loan Servicer and may elect to pay the interest. For more details, visit https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/.
Federal Direct PLUS Loan
Parents may borrow a loan (if approved based on credit check) up to the cost of education, minus any financial aid received. The interest rate is fixed. Repayment of principal and interest begins when the loan is disbursed, however deferment options are available. For more details, visit https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/