Federal Pell Grant Program
Federal Pell Grant is gift aid and does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students. For many students, this grant provides a foundation of financial aid to which aid from other federal and non-federal sources may be added. How much a student can receive depends on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number, which you will receive on the Student Aid Report (SAR) generated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA). The SAR will tell you if you are eligible to receive a Pell Grant. If you are eligible for a Pell Grant, the university will credit your student account. The amount of Pell Grant you will receive will be determined by the EFC number and the number of hours in which you enroll.

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
This is an additional grant that you may receive to help you pay for your education. It is for undergraduates only. The availability of SEOG funds depends on the amount of grant funds the university receives from the federal government. Eligible students are automatically considered for the SEOG grant.

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
ACG is gift aid which provides eligible students with aid to help meet the cost of postsecondary education.  Eligibility is based on need as determined by the FAFSA.  Undergraduates in their 1st or 2nd  year who attend school full time and are Pell eligible may receive this award.

Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)
The smart grant is a Title IV program which provides students additional funds to cover the cost of postsecondary education.  Eligibility is based on need as determined by the FAFSA.  Undergraduates in their 3rd or 4th year who attend school full time and are Pell eligible may receive this award. This is a grant and does not have to be repaid.  Students must be majoring in one of the eligible science, mathematics and/or critical foreign language academic programs.

Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH Grant) 
The Federal TEACH Grant Program provides financial assistance, through the federal student aid programs, to students while attending college, majoring in an academic program that will allow them to teach in high need subject areas, as highly qualified teachers, at Title I (low income serving) elementary or secondary schools in the United States.

Federal Work-Study Program
The Federal Work -Study program provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students who qualify. You will receive at least the federal minimum wage for working in the program. The university determines the number of hours you can work based on your financial need. You will be automatically considered for a work-study position if you notify the university on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).