Students must first apply for and be awarded aid, as do others. A BIA grant application can then be submitted through the Financial Aid Office to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Contact your BIA agency or the Financial Aid Office for more information. Loans Loan repayment begins when the student is no longer enrolled at least halftime. The funds for Federal Direct Loans come directly from the federal government.
Interest is paid while the borrower is enrolled at least halftime for subsidized.
With unsubsidized, interest is not paid during the in-school period, and is available without regard to income assets. A limited number of small short-term loans are available for unforeseen emergencies. For current information, check with the Financial Aid Office.