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Do I need to be full-time to get financial aid?

The Federal Direct Loan program allows eligible students to borrow funds directly from the Federal Government. Students must be enrolled at least half-time each term to be eligible. Direct Loans can be awarded as subsidized, unsubsidized, or both based on financial need and level of study. 

Grants such as Federal Pell Grant's eligibility is determined by your Student Aid Index (SAI) as calculated from your FAFSA, as well as your current enrollment. Federal Pell Grants are generally awarded only to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree. 

Please refer to the Federal Direct Loan page and Federal Pell Grant page for more information. 

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