Federal Pell Grant

Grant: does not have to be repaid

For undergraduate students with financial need who have not earned a bachelor's degree or first professional degree. A student can receive a Federal Pell Grant for no more than 12 semesters or the equivalent (roughly six years).

Amounts can change annually. $0 to $7,395
For 2026–27 (July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027).

Visit StudentAid.gov/Pell-grant for more information.

Year in school: Including the number of eligible Transferable Credit Hours

Subsidized Loans: independent and dependent students

Unsubsidized Loans: independent and dependent students whose parents can’t get Plus**

Unsubsidized Loans: dependent students whose parents can get Plus**

Maximum Total
Yearly Award

$9,500 Independent

Year 1 (0-23 credits)	$0 to $3,500	$0 to $6,000	$0 to $2,000

Year 2 (24-47 credits)	$0 to $4,500	$0 to $6,000	$0 to $2,000

Year 3 (48-71 credits)

$5,500 Dependent with Plus
$10,500 Independent
$5,500 Dependent with Plus
$12,500 Independent

 
Year 4 (72 & above)

$0 to $5,500	$0 to $7,000	$0 to $2,000

$0 to $5,500	$0 to $7,000	$0 to $2,000

$7,500 Dependent with Plus

$12,500 Independent
$7,500 Dependent with Plus

Graduate Program only	$0	$0 to $20,500	N/A	$20,500

For loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2026, undergraduate Direct Loan eligibility may be prorated for students enrolled less than full-time across the academic year, in accordance with applicable federal requirements.

PLUS Loan: For dependent students, your Financial Services Advisor will discuss the Parent PLUS Loan process during your initial financial aid appointment.