Financial Aid Information

Click here for a Financial Aid Estimator. This form is used to calculate the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and financial need, and to estimate your student financial aid. This is a free service. We do not retain any record of the information you submit using this form, and have taken steps to ensure your privacy.  For those who qualify, the Pell Grant program awards government grants to undergraduate students. These grants are generally not repaid. Awards for the school year range from $555.00 to $5,550.00. The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program awards government grants for undergraduate students. Awards for the school year range from $200.00 to $300.00. These grants are generally not repaid. The Academic Competitiveness Grant is $750.00 for the first academic year and $1300 for the second academic year.

WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM

A Direct Loan is made by the U.S. Government and is administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Students eligible to borrow money from the Subsidized Direct Stafford Loan program are not charged interest while in school at least half-time, during the grace period, or during a deferment. A student can borrow up to $3,500.00 in his or her first academic year. A student can borrow up to $4,500.00 in the second academic year.

An Independent student using an Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loan can borrow up to $6,000.00 each academic year. A Dependent student using an Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loan can borrow up to $2,000.00 each academic year.With an unsubsidized loan, interest is charged while a student is in school, during the grace period and during a deferment. Direct PLUS Loans are low interest loans available for parents of dependent students to help pay education expenses. Detailed information on federal student aid programs is available through the school's financial aid office. For information or assistance in applying, contact the financial aid office.