For students who qualify for financial aid, adjustments may be made for costs incurred because of a disability or other extraordinary circumstances. The Financial Aid Office will refer students with a disability to Vocational Rehabilitation, which will determine whether they qualify for assistance. Scholarships and grants are funds that students do not repay. They are usually awarded on the basis of academic ability or financial need or both. Loans must be repaid at a predetermined interest rate over a specified time.
Employment involves providing a service for compensation on campus during the academic year.
To apply for federal or state aid or both, a student must be a U. S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen. Students should apply for federal financial aid as early as January 1, 2001. The Financial Aid Office has counselors available by appointment to discuss students situations. Students are encouraged to meet deadlines imposed by the Financial Aid Office in order to avoid delays. The maximum grant for each student is determined by the U.S. Department of Education according to federal guidelines.