Federal Need-Based Grants and Work-Study
To apply for need-based financial aid, you must complete the steps in the Financial Aid Checklist.
The following programs are distributed to students on the basis of need. Grants need not be repaid. You may qualify for federal loan programs, which may be included in your financial aid package. Work-Study is awarded on the basis of need and is applied to your account or paid to you as you earn the funds based on hours worked.
Consideration for these awards is automatic upon completion of the FAFSA and the Financial Aid Checklist, as instructed above.
| Program |
Award Amount |
Deadlines and notes |
| Federal Pell Grant |
$555–$5,550
|
N/A |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) |
Up to $1,000 |
Limited Availability |
| Federal Work-Study: FWS is awarded based on need and is paid directly to the student in the form of a check once all required forms are completed (W4, I9, etc.) and time sheets are submitted. Students may choose to make payments on their student accounts using their FWS wages |
$1,000 |
Limited Availability; five hours per week average; complete Federal Work-Study Application if this is included in your financial aid package |
| Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College & Higher Education (TEACH) Grant |
Up to $4,000 per year |
For students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families; subject to designated high-need fields; requires 3.25 GPA or designated ACT score |