Students who enroll in a program where they take all of their courses on-line are eligible to use federal financial aid (Pell and SEOG grants, Stafford Loans) for which they qualify as per the FAFSA.  Since their educational costs are lower they possibly may not receive the maximum grant or loan amounts. On-line students, for example, receive a reduced amount for room and board expenses.

Associate and Baccalaureate degree students who enroll in more than 50% of their courses on-line are not eligible to use a PHEAA state grant for which they might otherwise qualify.

Masters Degree students are only eligible for Stafford Loans as their source of financial aid assistance.  They are not eligible for PELL, SEOG, or PHEAA Grants.

Distance Education students are subject to the same financial aid regulations and conditions as any student taking courses on campus.