Financial need
Financial aid eligibility is based on the principle that the neediest students should have the greatest chance of getting limited funds. Financial need is defined as the cost of attendance minus the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which is calculated from the FAFSA. The cost of attendance includes tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation, and personal expenses.

Based on financial need, the school's financial aid office determines a student's eligibility for grants, some scholarships, work-study, and loans. It then packages various types of aid for the student.