How many credits do I need to take to receive financial aid (including loans) for study abroad?
For scholarships and grants you need to maintain the enrollment level required for each aid program listed on your award letter. Credit level required for Stafford Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan eligibility for all semesters is at least half-time. For undergraduates half-time is 6-8 credits; ¾ time is 911 credits; and full-time is 12 credits. The Office of Study Abroad will report to the Office of Financial Aid the number of credits you indicated on your application. If you change this credit amount so that it changes your status (half-time, ¾ time or full-time), it is your responsibility to report this change to the Office of Financial Aid. Some loans require full-time enrollment, and in some cases part-time enrollment reduces eligibility. If you are a non-degree student or intend to enroll for less than half-time, check Citiassist Loans for funding support or the Office of Financial Aid for award details.
