Our office helps students afford educational expenses by awarding aid from federal, state, university, and private resources. Eligibility for the different types of financial aid may be based on financial need, field of study, and/or academics.
To apply for financial aid offered by the Office of Student Financial Aid, students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year as soon as possible after it opens for the upcoming academic year.
80%
of students receive some
form of financial aid
Grants
Grants are available for undergraduate students working towards a first bachelor's degree. Eligibility is based on financial need as determined by submitting the FAFSA every year. Grants do not need to be repaid.
Scholarships
Scholarships are usually merit-based, recognizing outstanding academic achievement and other accomplishments. Some may require financial need as demonstrated on the FAFSA.
Federal Work-Study
Federal Work-Study provides part-time employment for undergraduate students with financial need, allowing students to earn money to help pay educational expenses.
Loans
A variety of federal and private loan options are available to students and parents to help cover educational expenses. Loans are considered borrowed financial aid and must be paid back, usually with interest.
You can apply for financial aid year-round.
Grants and scholarships are offered first-come, first-served. Eligibility may change year-to-year based on FAFSA results.