A college education is one of the largest financial commitments a person can make. Unity recognizes this and offers an aid package based on an individual student’s need.
The following are types of aid that may make up a student’s financial aid package:
Grants/Aid
Unity offers both grant-in aid (a college funded grant based on need) and federal grant programs. Grants are awarded to students who demonstrate the need for assistance as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. Grants do not require repayment.
Grant/ Aid Type
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Requirement Information
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Award Amount
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Federal Pell Grant
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- Students enrolled in a degree program
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by FAFSA
- Amount will be included in Unity College total award
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
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- Limited by Federal funding
- Funds provided to Unity College by Federal government
- Undergraduates with financial need
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- Varies based on available funds.
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Federal Work-Study
Federal Work-Study is a need based employment opportunity that is often awarded as part of a student’s financial aid package. Funds provided to Unity College by the Federal government help to provide on-campus and off-campus jobs for students. Employment is part-time during the academic year.
Unity Scholarships
Entering Students: Eligibility for scholarships is determined based on the review of the information provided on the student’s application for admission to the college. Incoming Students
Returning Students: Some scholarships require that you submit a Unity College Application for Scholarship whereas others do not require an application or are by nomination only. For those that require an application, students must submit a Unity College Application for Scholarship. Returning Students
Private Scholarships
Summarized private scholarship information is also available in the Financial Aid Office.
Loans
Loan counseling and processing information is also available.
Loan Type
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Requirement Information
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Loan Amount
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Federal Perkins Loans
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- Limited by Federal funding
- Interest free while borrower remains in school at least half-time
- Up to 10 years to repay beginning 9 months after no longer enrolled at least half time
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- Varies based on available funds
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Federal Direct Stafford Student Loans
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- May apply whether receiving other financial aid or not
- Must be enrolled at least half-time
- Long-term, low interest
- Repayment deferred while student remains in school half-time
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- $3,500 first year students
- $4,500 second year students
- $5,500 third, fourth, and fifth year students
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Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Student Loans
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- Open to students who do not qualify for Federal Stafford or only partial Stafford
- Borrow up to maximum with either Stafford, unsubsidized Stafford, or combination of the two
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- $3,500 first year students
- $4,500 second year students
- $5,500 third, fourth, and fifth year students
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Federal Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
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- Federal loan program available only to parents of dependent students
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- Annual cost of attendance minus other aid per eligible student
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