Federal Financial Aid Programs
The following financial aid programs are available at United States University for students who qualify.
Federal Pell Grant
Federal PELL Grants provide a foundation of assistance to which other forms of aid may be added. Eligibility for the Federal PELL Grant Program is determined by a standard formula that is revised and approved every year by the federal government. Unlike loans, grants do not have to be paid back.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are available to a limited number of students with exceptional financial need. Grants are based on funds available and do not have to be repaid. Need is determined by the financial resources of the student and parents and the cost of attendance.
William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program
Under the Federal Direct Loan (FDL) program, the University originates the Direct Loan. The loan is then sent to the U.S. Department of Education’s Common Origination and Disbursement Center (COD) and disbursed to the University (less origination fees, which can vary year to year) electronically through the Grant Administration and Payment System (G5). All information will be disclosed during the financial aid application process.
Subsidized Direct Loan
Federal Subsidized loans are available to students with financial need. Students may borrow up to $3,500 for their first academic year, $4,500 for the second academic year and $5,500 for the third and fourth academic years. This is available at an interest rate which is established annually by the U.S. Department of Education. The interest is paid by the federal government while students are in school and for six (6) months after students cease their enrollment. Regular payments begin six (6) months after students cease enrollment or fail to carry at least one-half the normal full-time University workload.
Unsubsidized Direct Loan
Unsubsidized direct loans are available for students to borrow for education costs. Dependent students can borrow up to $2,000 per academic year. Independent students can borrow up to $9,500 for their first academic year, $10,500 for the second academic year and $12,500 for their third and fourth academic years, as a combined total with the Federal Subsidized Direct loan, at a fixed interest rate set by the U.S. Department of Education annually.
With the exception of demonstrating financial need, borrowers must meet all eligibility criteria of the Federal Subsidized loan program. Interest payments begin immediately after the loan is fully disbursed or may be added to the principal balance. Regular payments begin six (6) months after students cease enrollment or fail to carry at least one-half the normal full-time school workload.