Federal / State Financial Aid Programs

Graduate students who are eligible for financial aid may be offered assistance from one or more of the following programs:

Category
Financial Aid Eligibility
Annual Maximums
Classified Graduate
(Masters Program)
State University Grant $2,624
Federal Perkins Loan $4,000
Federal Direct Student Loan $8,500 subsidized/unsubsidized
Graduate Equity Fellowship $4,500
 
Conditionally
Classified
Federal Direct Student Loan Only $5,500
subsidized/unsubsidized
 
Post-Baccalaureate
Credential (PBC)
State University Grant $2,624
Pell Grant Credential $4,000 for certain credential areas.
Federal Perkins Loan $4,000
Federal Direct Student Loan $5,500 subsidized/unsubsidized
 
2nd Baccalaureate Federal Direct Loan Only $2,625 annually, subsidized/unsubsidized

Tips:

  • Apply for financial aid early. DO NOT WAIT for acceptance into your degree program.
  • Students must submit the Certification of Graduate, Credential, or Post-Baccalaureate Status to the Center for Student Financial Aid.

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