Students
You're a student and you want to stay a student — that requires you to be on top of what's going on with your financial aid. Here you'll find important information on keeping track of your aid and affording college.
Types of Aid
Important Financial Aid Dates
- Monday, August 23: Fall semester classes begin
- Monday, September 6: Labor Day (No classes)
- Monday-Tuesday, October 11-12: October Break
- Wednesday-Saturday, November 24-27: Thanksgiving Vacation
Higher Education at the Highest Proven Value
Purdue is dedicated to providing higher education at the highest proven value. Part of that dedication involves helping you make responsible decisions in paying for college.
Applying for and receiving financial aid can be an intimidating process. We want to break the stereotype by helping students and families every step of the way. No jargon. We want to make the process simple for you to understand.
The majority of Purdue students receive some form of financial aid so it’s very important that they, and you, are informed consumers. This site, and our MyMoney website provide resources that can help assess what you need and are eligible for to help pay for your education.
