Students must complete the FAFSA, be enrolled in a minimum of six credits and meet all eligibility requirements of financial aid to be considered for a Direct Loan.
Total amount of loans and type of loan awarded depend on several factors including, financial need, grade level, other types of aid awarded and enrollment status.
All first-time borrowers must complete the following by selecting the links below:
The Exit Counseling must be completed by loan borrowers who are graduating, dropping below half-time status or leaving school.
Maximum Subsidized & Unsubsidized | Maximum Subsidized | |
| Dependent Freshman | $5,500 | $3,500 |
| Dependent Sophomore | $6,500 | $4,500 |
| Independent Freshman | $9,500 | $3,500 |
| Independent Sophomore | $10,500 | $4,500 |
| Maximum Subsidized & Unsubsidized | Maximum Subsidized | |
| Dependent Undergraduate | $31,000 | $23,000 |
| Independent Undergraduate | $57,500 | $23,000 |
| Graduate & Professional Students | $138,500 | $23,000 |