Financial Aid Eligibility

A student’s eligibility is based on financial need, timeliness of application, academic achievement, enrollment status, and degree level. Eligibility for financial aid is determined from the information a family provides on their financial aid applications and supporting materials. This information is applied to a federal calculation to determine what the student and family can reasonably expect to contribute toward education for one year. This student aid index (SAI) is subtracted from the cost of attendance (COA) to determine the family’s financial need.

The financial aid award is based on financial need, the university’s resources, federal, state, and institutional policies. A financial aid package may consist of scholarships, grants, loans, and/or work programs. Scholarships and grants are gift aid; they do not need to be repaid. Loans are legal obligations and must be repaid, either immediately or in the future, depending on the terms of the loan.

Federal Grants

State Grants