Federal Aid Programs & Services
The federal government offers a variety of programs and benefits to help students go to college. You must apply for financial aid using the FAFSA form to receive aid from any of the following programs.
- Pell Grant
Undergraduate students who have significant financial need and have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree may be eligible for this grant.
- Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
Undergraduate students who have significant financial need and have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree may be eligible for this grant.
- Federal Work Study
Undergraduate and graduate students can earn money to pay for education expenses through part-time work.
- Perkins Loan
Students with significant financial need may be eligible for these low-interest loans.
- Subsidized Stafford Loan
Students may apply for the subsidized Stafford loan, which is based on financial need.
- Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
Students may apply for the unsubsidized Stafford loan, which is not based on financial need.
- Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Parents of dependent undergraduate students may apply for a PLUS loan, which is not based on financial need.