Programs
Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Programs | Available to | Minimum Enrollment | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Pell Grant | Undergraduate students who are financially needy and who have not earned a bachelor’s or graduate degree. Eligibility is limited to 12 semesters or the equivalent. | Award varies according to enrollment | Complete the FAFSA |
| Federal SEOG | Undergraduate students who have exceptional financial need and who have not earned a bachelor’s or graduate degree. Pell Grant recipients receive priority. | 6 credit hours | Complete the FAFSA |
| Federal Work Study | Undergraduate and graduate students; jobs can be on or off campus; students paid at least federal minimum wage; funds depend on availability. | 6 credit hours | Complete the FAFSA |
Student Eligibility:
To receive aid from any of the federal student aid programs, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- Have financial need.
- Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, or complete a high school education in a home school setting.
- Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program.
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible Non-Citizen.
- Have a valid Social Security Number. Visit www.ssa.gov for info.
- Meet satisfactory academic progress standards set by the school.
- Certify that you will use federal student aid only for educational purposes.
- Certify that you are not in Default on a federal student loan and do not owe money on a federal student grant.
- Register with the Selective Service, if required (www.sss.gov).
- No conviction for the possession or sale of illegal drugs for an offense that occurred while you were receiving federal student aid.
