Financing Your Education
Education is one of the most important, and possibly the first, big investment of your life. Spend some time researching scholarships as they can be a big factor in financing your years at college.
Aid |
Award | Eligibility | Process | Renewability / Repayment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Maximum Award $2,500 |
Awarded to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s degree and demonstrate exceptional financial need (Pell Grant eligible). Funding is limited. |
Apply for the FAFSA. |
2 full-time semesters or 4 full-time terms per academic year |
| Federal Perkins Loans | Dependent on need. |
Students must demonstrate exceptional financial need. Available funding is limited. |
Apply for the FAFSA. |
Repayment: Begins 9 months after graduating, dropping below half-time or withdrawing from school. |
| Federal Pell Grant | Maximum Award $5,550 |
Awarded to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. |
Apply for the FAFSA. |
2 full-time semesters or 4 full-time terms per academic year |
| Federal Direct Subsidized & Unsubsidized Stafford Loans | Determined by FAFSA and grade level. |
Subsidized Stafford loans are available to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled at least half-time. |
Apply for the FAFSA. |
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| Federal Direct PLUS (Parent) Loan | Varies (Up to Cost of Attendance) |
Parents who do not have adverse credit history may borrow for their dependent student. Applications are approved by the Federal Direct Loan Origination Center based on a credit check. |
Apply for the FAFSA and complete Direct PLUS Loan Request and Master Promissory Note here |
Begins after the loan is fully disbursed. Deferment options are available. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for further information. |
| Families USA Scholarships | TBD | |||
| Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund | More information is available at FamiliesofFreedom.org |
Provides education assistance to members of families impacted by 9-11. |
Visit: families of freedom.org |
Visit: families of freedom.org |
| Ed Pallett Impact Scholarships | Varies. Included in the total financial aid package as required by federal regulations and college policies. |
Ed Pallett Impact Scholarships are given to students who will make an immediate impact to a program as determined by the coach for an athletic program or a director of a fine arts program. |
Contact the Office of Admission or Financial Aid Office. |
This scholarship will be renewed according to the requirements set forth by the director or head coach in the area of the scholarship. |
| Doane Community Award | Up to $26,000 ($6,500/yr for four years) |
Admitted students are automatically eligible based on meeting two of the following three criteria: a minimum 3.0 GPA, 21-24 ACT/980 SAT and/or a 33 percent or better class rank. |
Students who meet the nomination criteria should apply to Doane College. |
The scholarship is renewed each year for four years. |
| Doane College Legacy Grant | $1,000 |
Awarded to admitted applicants who have had a sibling, parent, grandparent or great-grandparent graduate from Doane College. |
Eligible students receive this award. |
This grant is renewable for up to eight semesters. |