Financial Aid Eligibility Factors
There are a number of factors that come into play regarding Financial Aid eligibility. Some types of aid may have additional eligibility requirements not listed below.
Be sure you review all of the terms of any financial aid you accept, and understand all of the eligibility requirements to receive and maintain that aid.
Contact the Financial Aid Office with any questions about eligibility.
Adjustments to Financial Aid Awards based on Enrollment Status
The amount of financial aid you are eligible to receive can be affected by your enrollment status, or the number of credits you are enrolled in.
NOTE: Please note that repeated courses may or may not count toward your financial aid enrollment as there are federal limits on paying financial aid for repeated courses. Please see Repeat Coursework and Financial Aid Enrollment for more information.
Federal PELL Grant (PELL)
Actual amounts are subject to Federal Payment Schedules.
- 12+ credits = 100%
- 11 credits = 92%
- 10 credits = 83%
- 9 credits = 75%
- 8 credits = 67%
- 7 credits = 58%
- 6 credits = 50%
- 5 credits = 42%
- 4 credits = 33%
- 3 credits = 25%
- 2 credits = 17%
- 1 credit = 8%
For more information concerning grants, visit the Grants page.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
- 6 or more credits = 100%
- Less than 6 credits = 0%
Special Non-Resident Fee Waivers (SNRW)
- 12+ credits = 100%
- Less than 12 credits = 0%
Federal Direct Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan
Federal Parent PLUS Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Federal Graduate PLUS Loan for Graduate Students
- 6 credits = 100% (subject to Cost of Attendance adjustment)
- 0-5 credits = 0%
- Award subject to Cost of Attendance adjustment and "pro-rated" loans for fall semester graduating seniors
State and Federal Work Study Programs
- 6 credits = 100%
- 0-5 credits = 0%
State and Institutional Scholarships
- In most cases 12+ credits = 100%
- Less than 12 credits = 0%
- Refer to your scholarship award notification for confirmation.
Private Scholarships
- Please refer to the parameters established by your donor.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Idaho State University is required by federal regulation to develop and apply a standard for satisfactory academic progress (SAP) for students receiving federal financial aid. This includes a qualitative and quantitative standard. For most programs at ISU a student is required to maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (3.0 for graduate students) and complete at least 67% of the credits attempted. In addition, the maximum timeframe for financial aid is defined as 150% of the published degree requirements. Failure to maintain SAP will result in a warning or denial of financial aid.
Eligible Non-Citizen Status
If your status as a citizen or eligible non-citizen of the United States could not be confirmed by the U.S. Department of Education, the Office of Financial Aid must verify your status before the we can establish your eligibility for assistance. To be eligible for Financial Aid, you will need to complete the Verification of US Citizenship - Eligible Non-Citizen form. This form can be selected from our list of Forms. Please chose the year that corresponds with FAFSA year being processed.
