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Attention Loan Recipients awarded before July 1st, 2008

On July 1st, 2008 changes were made to the Stafford loan program. The maximum amount of unsubsidized loans that a student may receive was increased by $2000. If you would like to inquire if you may be eligible for an increase in your unsubsidized loans, please contact the financial aid office at 984-3277.

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Financial aid staff

What is Financial Aid?

Financial aid helps students and their families pay for college. This financial assistance covers educational expenses including tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. There are several types of financial aid, including grants and scholarships, work study and loans. Financial aid awards may include a combination of the various types of aid.

Tuition Payment Plan (NEW)

Students must be registered for the current semester to sign up for the payment plan. This payment plan is not available to inactive students who owe money for prior semesters and have been referred to the collection agency. Learn more about the payment plan.

Grants - Scholarships - Tuition Waivers

These are “free” monies that do not need to be repaid. Grants, also known as “gift aid,” are funds awarded to students often based on their financial need. Scholarships are a form of aid with specific requirements such as talents, merit, ethnicity and major.

Loans

Loans are borrowed money that must be repaid with interest. Low-interest loans are offered by participating private lenders under the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, or the U.S. government under the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program.

Work Study

Money earned at an on- or off-campus job associated with the college that will help pay for educational expenses. The program provides jobs for students with financial need and encourages community service work and work related to a student’s field of study. (Student Employment and Cooperative Education Website)

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