Federal Financial Aid Information
If you want to be considered for Federal financial assistance, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The quickest way to do this is online at: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
The FAFSA can be filed no earlier than January 1st of the year you will be attending. By filing the FAFSA, you college will be able to tell you what types and amounts of Federal financial aid resources you are qualified for.
Federal financial aid comes in three forms: grants, work and loans.
Grant Programs
Federal Pell Grant
Available to the neediest students only
Up to $4,050 annually
Based on EFC
Up to $3,000 annually
Average award tends to be $1,000
Based on EFC and, generally must be Pell eligible
School determines eligibility (campus-based aid program)
Work Programs
Federal Work Study
Available to students with needAverage award is $1,600 but can be more
Earnings excluded from Student Contribution portion of EFC
Can participate in Community Service positions off-campus depending upon availability.
Award is paid directly to the student as a paycheck
