You probably will only increase your cost of living. We have found that it is less expensive to live on-campus. In general, only Federal Stafford Loans and Federal Pell Grants are available to students who are less than 12 hours, but greater than 6 hours. Only Federal Pell Grants are offered to students who take less than 6 hours. Employment opportunities are available for students who have received Federal College Work Study as part of their financial aid award, and those who have not.
Students are responsible to apply directly to any departments in which they are interested to work.
The Student Employment Application required by the Financial Aid Office is for information and regulation purposes only. It is kept on file in the Student Employment Office in case a department contacts them requesting a student employee with certain skills. You may contact the Student Employment Office for further information. The concept of athletic scholarships has been approved by the Board of Trustees and is in the development stages. For more information, contact the Athletic Department.