Federal, state, and Purdue University student aid programs may be available to you if you meet financial aid citizenship requirements.  International students with a U.S. citizen cosigner may be eligible for alternative loan options.

To apply for federal, state, and Purdue University student aid programs, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Visit www.purdue.edu/dfa/all/applying.htm for more information on how to apply.

Most types of federal aid, including the Stafford loan program, require that you be enrolled at least half time (6 hours for undergraduate students).   Students who are Pell Grant eligible may receive Pell Grant if enrolled less than half time.  Alternative loan is also available to students enrolled less than half time.

Financial assistance may also be available private/alternative loan programs. A cosigner may be required if you have no credit, have an insufficient credit history, or are an international student.  You can obtain more information about alternative loans at www.purdue.edu/dfa/loans/altloans.htm.

You are required to make payment in full at the time of registration, which is usually thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the semester.  Financial aid proceeds cannot be disbursed until a few days before the beginning of the semester.  Since you will have already paid for your courses, the financial aid proceeds will be sent to you as reimbursement. 

Please feel free to contact us at www.purdue.edu/dfa/contact.htm should you have further questions.  

For information about enrollment, please visit /www.vet.purdue.edu/vtdl/vtdlhome.