What types of federal financial aid are available to Eli Whitney students enrolled in a degree program?
U.S. citizens or permanent residents who have not previously received a Bachelor’s Degree will be considered for the Federal Pell Grant. Eligibility is based upon the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) calculated from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and your enrollment status. In 2009-2010, awards ranged from $976 to $5,350 per academic year. Students who are enrolled at least half-time (2 Yale credits per term) will be considered for the Federal Stafford loan. Students who are considered independent by federal criteria (not required to supply parent information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid) may have extended eligibility under the Unsubsidized Federal Stafford loan program. (All About Education Loans) The parents of dependent students who have good credit histories may elect to borrow through the Federal PLUS loan program. The maximum amount a parent can borrow is the cost of attendance, as determined by Student Financial Services, less other fin
U.S. citizens or permanent residents who have not previously received a Bachelor’s Degree will be considered for the Federal Pell Grant. Eligibility is based upon the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) calculated from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and your enrollment status. In 2010-2011, awards can range from $1,176 to $5,550 per academic year. Students who are enrolled at least half-time (2 Yale credits per term) will be considered for the Federal Stafford loan. Students who are considered independent by federal criteria (not required to supply parent information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid) may have extended eligibility under the Unsubsidized Federal Stafford loan program. (All About Education Loans) The parents of dependent students who have good credit histories may elect to borrow through the Federal PLUS loan program. The maximum amount a parent can borrow is the cost of attendance, as determined by Student Financial Services, less othe
