The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships is closely monitoring federal aid changes resulting from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by congress last year. There are sweeping changes to Pell Grants and Federal Student Loans. The office asks that campus partners help encourage Shockers to get enrolled and stay enrolled by its priority date of July 1 to prevent delays with their fall financial aid.
With changes to federal regulations on aid offers effective July 1, starting in the 2026-27 school year, students in part-time status (11 to six credit hours in the semester for undergraduates, eight to five for graduate students) will receive a reduced amount of federal loan offers than students in full-time status (12 credit hours and over for undergraduates, nine or more credit hours for graduate students). Students who withdraw from hours during the semester may have their loans adjusted.
By finalizing their schedule by the priority date of July 1, students ensure they receive the correct loan packages, Pell Grants and other financial aid offers. If not, they may miss out on potential aid or face delays in receiving their aid.
