Student Financial Aid Resources

To be eligible for a federal Pell grant, the student must be an undergraduate with financial need who have not earned bachelor’s or professional degrees. Annual award amount changes annually.

The FSEOG is for undergraduates with exceptional financial need. Maximum award $4,000.

Students can get part-time jobs that can be on-campus or off-campus through the school. Money is earned while attending school. Your total work-study award depends on when you apply, your level or financial need, and your school’s funding level.

For undergraduate students who have financial need; U.S. Department of Education generally pays interest while the student is in school and during certain other periods; a student must be enrolled at least half-time. Interest rates for new Direct Subsidized Loans can change every year. Students can borrow up to $5,500 depending on grade level.

For undergraduate and graduate or professional students; the borrower is responsible for interest during all periods; a student must be enrolled at least half- time; financial need is not required. Interest rates for new Direct Unsubsidized Loans can change every year.

Students can borrow up to $20,500 (less any subsidized amounts received for the same period), depending on grade level and dependency status.

For parents of dependent undergraduate students and for graduate or professional students; the borrower is responsible for interest during all periods; a student must be enrolled at least half-time; financial need is not required; the borrower must not have an adverse credit history. The maximum amount is the cost of attendance minus any other financial aid received.

Note: This loan is in the parent’s name. The dependent student has no legal obligation for the repayment of this loan.

For undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, and graduate students who are completing or plan to complete course work needed to begin a career in teaching. To receive a TEACH Grant, a student must agree to teach for four years in a high-need field at an elementary school, secondary school, or educational service agency that serves low-income families. The maximum award amount is $4,000.

For undergraduate students who are not Pell-eligible and whose parent or guardian died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of 9/11. The grant award can be equal to the maximum Federal Pell Grant amount (see above) but cannot exceed your cost of attending school.