Annual Loan Limits for Federal Stafford Loans

For Dependent Undergraduate Students:
$ 3,500* + $ 2,000 First Year (0-23 credits)
$ 4,500* + $ 2,000 Second Year (24-53 credits)
$ 5,500* + $ 2,000 Other Undergraduate (54+ credits)
For Independent Undergraduate Students:
$ 3,500* + $ 6,000 First Year (0-23 credits)
$ 4,500* + $ 6,000 Second Year (24-53 credits)
$ 5,500* + $ 7,000 Other Undergraduate (54+ credits)
* Base Amount + Additional Unsubsidized Amount
The base amount may consist of Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans, Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans, or a combination.


Annual Limits for Federal Grant Programs

The Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG):
$ 750 First Year (0-23 credits)
$ 1,300 Second Year (24-53 credits)
The National Science & Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant):
$ 4,000 Other Undergraduate (54+ credits)