Federal Pell Grant: This federally funded grant is awarded on the basis of financial need. This grant is the foundation upon which all other aid is based.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant: This federally funded grant is awarded to students based on financial need.

Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant: Students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families may be eligible for this grant.  In exchange for receiving a TEACH Grant, students must agree to serve as a full-time teacher in a high-need field in a school that serves low-income families.  Students must teach for at least four academic years within eight calendar years of completing the program of study for which they received a TEACH Grant.  Failure to complete this service obligation will result in the grant being converted to a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan.

Federal Perkins Loan (formerly National Direct Student Loan): This need-based loan is funded by the federal government and the College.

Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan: This need-based program enables students to borrow from a local lending institution, such as a bank or credit union. The loan is insured by the federal government, and the federal government pays the interest while the borrower is enrolled in school at least half-time, during a grace period, and during authorized periods of deferment. Interest will begin to accrue from the beginning of the repayment period.

Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan: This is a non-need-based Stafford Loan. The student is responsible for the interest during in-school and deferment periods.

Direct PLUS Loans: This loan program enables parents with good credit histories to borrow for each child who is enrolled at least half-time and who is a dependent student. There is no grace period for these loans.

Work-Study Programs: Federal programs provide part-time employment opportunities for students who need financial assistance. Employment in the College work-study program takes place mostly on campus and is based on need.