Additional Resources

Your financial aid options may include federal or private loans, student employment, or a deferred payment plan.

Federal Direct Loans

These are available to students regardless of the demonstration of eligibility for need-based aid. Direct Subsidized Loans, in which the government pays the interest that accrues while the student is enrolled, are made to students who demonstrate financial need. Direct Unsubsidized Loans are available to students who do not demonstrate financial need, and require the student to pay all interest that accrues.

Learn more about Federal Direct Loans, including how to apply.

Federal Direct PLUS Loan

This loan is for parents of undergraduate students and is available regardless of whether the family demonstrates eligibility for need-based aid.

Learn more about Federal Direct PLUS Loans, including how to apply.

Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loans

These are credit-based loans available to eligible law and graduate students enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program on at least a half-time basis (six credit hours per term).

Learn more about Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loans, including how to apply.

Student Employment

The Office of Student Employment has everything you need to know about working on campus. They can explain everything from direct deposit paychecks to new-hire paperwork. Or you can skip directly to the job search.  In order to be eligible to work under the Student Employment Program, you need to be enrolled at least 6 credit hours and seeking a degree.

Other Options

There are alternative loan programs available from private lenders to assist with education expenses. Generally, these loans have less competitive terms than the federal loan programs but may still be of assistance to families who need additional sources of funding. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.

Deferred Payment Plan

The deferred payment plan allows billable charges to be broken into smaller payment amounts. This service is available through TuitionPay, a plan offered by Sallie Mae.