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How Much Financial Aid Will I Receive?

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Financial Aid eligibility varies by student depending on income/asset information and dependency status. Below is a summary of different types of Financial Aid including minimum and maximum awards. These amounts are per year and subject to revisions.

2009-2010

PELL Grant up to $5350
SEOG $700 (must be PELL eligible)
Competitiveness Grant (ACG)   up to $1300
Direct Subsidized Loan $3500 (Freshman)
$4500 (Sophomore)
$5500 (Junior/Senior)
$8500 (Graduate)
Direct Unsubsidized Loan

$2000 (Dependent Student)
$6000 (Freshman/Sophomore – Independent Student)
$7000 (Junior/Senior – Independent Student)
$12,000 (Graduate)
Direct Graduate Plus Loan
(Graduate Students)		 Cost of attendance as determined by school minus other financial aid awarded
Direct Parent Plus Loan
(Dependent Students)		 Cost of attendance as determined by school minus other financial aid awarded
Cal Grant* $9708 (A) New Recipient
$1551 (B)
  • *For California residents only
  • Note: Parent Plus Loans must pass a credit check. If credit is denied you can either obtain a co-signer or the student can apply for a Direct Unsubsidized loan.
  • Graduate PLUS loans must pass a credit check. If credit is denied you can obtain a co-signer.