To be eligible for a refund, the student must officially notify the Office of the Registrar at the time of withdrawal. For this reason, a program of financial assistance is available to admitted and enrolled students who have a demonstrated financial need. Aid is available in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans. Students who apply late should plan on finding other funds to pay for tuition and books until their financial aid applications are processed. Only regularly admitted students and transient students from Purdue University are eligible.
All awards are subject to the availability of funds.
Scholarships Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement. Scholarship awards are often not based on need, and the student does not pay back the award later. Grants Grants are awarded on the basis of need only and do not have to be repaid by the student. Student Loans Unlike scholarships and grants, loans must be repaid. Interest rates and maximum awards vary by program.