Federal Aid

The Federal Pell Grant program awards funds to qualified students seeking their first bachelor's degree. The program is based on need and other factors, with eligibility determined by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE).

In the FWS program, students with financial needs, as determined by the U.S. Department of Education, may be able to work on campus or in community service.

Loans, unlike grants or work-study, are borrowed money that must be repaid with interest. Below are the types of loans that a student may be eligible for.

Subsidized Stafford Loans provide low-interest rates and are available to students who demonstrate financial need based on income and other information provided on the FAFSA. A credit check is not required to receive these loans. The federal government pays the interest on these loans until six months after the student is no longer enrolled in school at least half-time.

Unsubsidized Stafford Loans provide low-interest rates and are available to all students regardless of financial need. A credit check is not required to receive these loans. The student is responsible for the interest, which may be paid while the student is in school or accrued and then added to the principal balance when the student enters repayment. Loan repayment occurs six months after the student is no longer enrolled in school at least half-time.

Students eligible for veteran benefits may contact the Veterans Administration at 1-888-442-4551 or the Financial Aid Office for information and application forms. They can also go to https://www.va.gov/education/#get-gi-bill-and-other-educatio to learn more.