Graduate

​ Financial Aid Disbursement Eligibility Chart for Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters

Full-time hours per quarter: 
8+ for all graduate colleges except Graduate Music*
Less than full-time hours per quarter:
4 to 7  for all graduate colleges except Graduate Music*
Less than half-time hours per quarter for all graduate colleges: 
fewer than 4 
University graduate scholarships 100% of the term award Dependent upon the terms of your award; please contact your graduate school or the Office of Financial Aid for more information
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan 100% of the term award

There is a federal loan origination fee, deducted from your loan disbursement before your funds are received and paid on your account.

No disbursement
Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan Award is dependent upon projected hours at the time award is accepted. There is a federal loan origination fee, deducted from your loan disbursement before your funds are received and paid on your account. No disbursement
Federal TEACH Grant
TEACH Grant allocations are subject to adjustment by Congress. TEACH Grant recipients should check with the Office of Financial Aid to confirm the most current award amounts.
100% of the term award 50% of the term award 25% of the term award
Federal Work-Study** Eligible to work and earn 100% of the term's award Eligibility limited to special circumstances; contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information
External scholarships and grants 100% of the term award Disbursement depends upon rules of scholarship sponsor

​ Note: Graduate/Doctoral students completing thesis or dissertation research and registered in program-approved thesis or dissertation research courses are considered to be enrolled half time.

*Graduate Music full-time: 6 or more hours
Graduate Music half-time: 4 hours

Graduate Music less-than-half-time: 3 hours or fewer

**Federal Work-Study recipients: Federal Work-Study funds are not disbursed to your university account. You receive federal work-study funds through either direct deposit or a paycheck based on hours worked in a qualified on-campus job.

  • Eligibility Notes