Award Procedures

For financial aid programs in which need is the factor in determining eligibility, the Federal Pell Grant is awarded first. After the Federal Pell Grant, outside and institutional scholarships are awarded if the student qualifies. If a student continues to have remaining unmet need, additional need-based grants and gift aid are awarded provided the student meets all eligibility criteria and funds are available.

After gift aid sources have been applied, then additional awards are packaged from self-help types of aid (employment and loans). Student employment is considered if the student worked in the prior year or requested work-study on his/her DBU financial aid application. Generally, work-study is awarded if funds exist unless it would be impractical for the student to work because of limited eligibility. When eligibility for all other funds have been exhausted or when all other funds have been encumbered, loans will be awarded to fill the remaining unmet need or cost of attendance.