How Many Credits Do You Need for Financial Aid?

It depends on the type of financial aid you have been awarded. The list below provides a quick reference.

**Number of Credits needed for Financial Aid**
Pell Grant	1 - 12 or more credits
ACG & SMART Grants*	6 - 12 credits*
Idaho Promise	12 credits
Perkins Loan*	12 credits*
Ford Direct Subsidized & Unsubsidized Loans	Half-time**
Work-study award	Half-time**
PLUS Loans	Half-time**
Scholarships	Varies ~ Usually 12 or more

* This aid disburses after the 10th day of classes if student has 12 or more credits.

** Half-time is 6 or more credits for Undergraduate; and 5 or more graduate credits for Graduate students.

Posted:08.04.2009