Federal Programs

Federal Pell Grant

For students with a high need, Pell Grants provide from $606 to $5,920. annually, subject to Federal appropriations.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants

Federal funds are given to and awarded by the university to students demonstrating high need. Preference is to students receiving Federal Pell Grant. Amounts vary.

Teach Grant Program

Up to $4,000 per year for students who intend to teach in public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families.

Federal Stafford Student Loans (Subsidized)

Moderate interest loans are awarded directly to students by the Department of Education. First-year students may borrow up to $3,500 annually, sophomores up to $4,500 annually and juniors and seniors up to $5,500 annually. These loans are federally guaranteed, and no interest accrues nor is any payment due until six months after the student ceases to be at least a half-time student. Separate application is required.

Federal Perkins Loans

If available, these federal funds are given to and awarded by the university to students demonstrating high need. No interest accrues, and no payment is due while the student is enrolled at least half-time. Repayment begins nine months after the student ceases to be at least a half-time student. Amounts vary.

Federal Work-Study

Awarded to students with need who work on campus and who are paid according to hours worked. Awards vary based on amount of need. Students awarded Federal Work-Study are not guaranteed a job, and work-study earnings are not paid in advance, so they cannot be used to pay the direct costs (tuition, room, board) of the semester in which they are awarded.