Annual and Lifetime Limits

All financial aid recipients must adhere to the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy and meet all federal eligibility requirements to establish and maintain their eligibility for federal, state, and need-based institutional financial aid. Scholarship recipients are also required to meet the specific eligibility criteria for their awarded scholarships. Additionally, many financial aid programs have annual and/or lifetime eligibility limits.

Financial Aid ProgramType of Limit and ResourcesWhere To Monitor Usage
Federal Pell Grantstudentaid.gov
Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loanstudentaid.gov
Federal Grad PLUS Loan
  • Annual limit equal to your total cost of attendance (COA) minus any other financial aid received
  • No aggregate (cumulative) lifetime loan limit.
  • Although there are no fixed aggregate limits on the Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan, the Office of Financial Aid may, at its discretion, limit or deny certification of future federal student loans on a case-by-case basis to prevent excessive borrowing. Students retain the right to appeal any decision to limit or deny future loan certification. 
studentaid.gov
Federal TEACH Grantstudentaid.gov
Illinois MAP Grant
  • Aggregate/lifetime limit (MAP Paid Credit Hours)
  • Equivalent of four and a half years
isac.org
DePaul Scholarships and GrantsIt depends on your aid offer—please contact our office or refer to your financial aid package.Campus Connect