Rochester College

Federal Awards/Loans

 

Federal Pell Grant

Eligibility
Demonstrated Need based on completed FAFSA
Amount
$5,350 maximum - Does not have to be repaid.
Deadline
None
How to Apply
Complete FAFSA with school code (002288) Rochester College should be listed as first choice to expedite the process
Renewal Requirements
Continue to meet eligibility requirements by completing FAFSA annually

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

Eligibility
Demonstrated Need based on completed FAFSA
Amount
$800 maximum - Does not have to be repaid.
Deadline
None
How to Apply
Complete FAFSA with school code (002288) Rochester College should be listed as first choice to expedite the process
Renewal Requirements
Continue to meet eligibility requirements by completing FAFSA annually

Federal Stafford Loan (subsidized)

Eligibility
Demonstrated Need based on completed FAFSA
Amount
up to $3,500 as Freshman, $4,500 as Sophomore, and $5,500 as Junior and Senior
Deadline
None - Variable interest rate, repayment begins 6 months after graduation, up to 10 years for repayment, provided by William Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, banks or other lending institutions.
How to Apply
Complete FAFSA with school code (002288) Rochester College should be listed as first choice to expedite the process
Renewal Requirements
Continue to meet eligibility requirements by completing FAFSA annually

Federal Perkins Loan

Eligibility
Demonstrated Need based on completed FAFSA
Amount
$5,500 maximum.
Deadline
None - 5% interest rate. Repayment begins 9 months after graduation. Up to 10 years for repayment.
How to Apply
Complete FAFSA with school code (002288) Rochester College should be listed as first choice to expedite the process
Renewal Requirements
Continue to meet eligibility requirements by completing FAFSA annually

Federal Stafford Loan (unsubsidized)

Eligibility
Demonstrated Need based on completed FAFSA
Amount
up to $3,500 as Freshman, $4,500 as Sophomore, and $5,500 as Junior and Senior
Deadline
None - Student is responsible for interest accrued during in-school deferment
How to Apply
Complete FAFSA with school code (002288) Rochester College should be listed as first choice to expedite the process
Renewal Requirements
Continue to meet eligibility requirements by completing FAFSA annually

Federal Work Study

Eligibility
Demonstrated Need based on completed FAFSA
Amount
Varies based on need
Deadline
None
How to Apply
Complete FAFSA with school code (002288) Rochester College should be listed as first choice to expedite the process. Complete work study application.
Renewal Requirements
Continue to meet eligibility requirements by completing FAFSA annually

Federal PLUS Loan

Eligibility
Available to parents. Not based on need, but parents are subject to credit analysis. Special Note: If parents are not eligible, student can receive up to an additional $4,000 in the Stafford Loan Program.
Amount
Up to the cost of attendance at a particular school less eligibility for any other financial aid
Deadline
None - Variable interest rate. Rates subject to change July 1 each year. Provided by banks and other lenders. Capped at 9%.
How to Apply
Complete FAFSA with school code (002288) Rochester College should be listed as first choice to expedite the process
Renewal Requirements
Continue to meet eligibility requirements by completing FAFSA annually

 

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