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