Graduate Exception for Enrollment Status

Financial Aid eligibility for Graduate students is based on a student’s enrollment in Graduate level courses.  Students must be enrolled at least half-time (5 credit hours) to be eligible for federal direct unsubsidized loans.

Exceptions may be made for students that are considered to be completing half-time or full-time equivalent coursework by their college, as confirmed by their college/academic advisor.

Additional Information:

• This exception must be requested each semester that enrollment falls below the minimum for half-time or full-time.
• Approval of your enrollment status does not necessarily guarantee and increase to your Federal Direct Loan eligibility.
• Your Federal Direct Loan eligibility plus any other gift aid cannot exceed the Cost of Attendance.
• Changes in enrollment after Federal Direct Loans are disbursed may require an adjustment to your current or future term eligibility.

To be considered:

1. Complete this form with your academic advisor.
2. Submit fully completed form:
   • Federal Direct Loan Recipients – Submit to Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
   • Non-Federal Direct Loan Recipients – Submit to Registrar’s Office

If you would like to meet with a Financial Aid Advisor to discuss your options, you are welcome to schedule an appointment.