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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Financial Aid and College Scholarship Search | More information is available at iefa.org |
Scholarships for international students. More information is available at iefa.org |
Visit: iefa.org |
Visit: iefa.org |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | More information is available at hsf.net |
More information is available at hsf.net |
Visit: hsf.net |
Visit: hsf.net |
| Foster Care to Success | More information is available at fc 2 success.org |
For students from foster home. More information is available at fc 2 success.org |
Visit: fc 2 success.org |
Visit: fc 2 success.org |
| Fine and Performing Arts | Varies. Funds are limited and awarded at the discretion of the activity director. |
Admitted applicants with special abilities in fine and performing arts are eligible; must meet nomination criteria |
Admitted students may be required to participate in an audition / evaluation. |
This award is renewed each year at the discretion of the director. Students are expected to participate in the program for which the award is given. |
| 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. |
|
| 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 |