Financial Aid & Grants

Eligibility for all types of federal aid including Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Grants, Federal Perkins Loans is determined by completing the FAFSA. To apply for need-based financial aid, fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.

Degree seeking students enrolled in a minimum of six or more hours of credit in fall or spring semester (four hours of credit in summer) are eligible to apply for financial aid. Exception: students who have qualified for a Pell Grant do not need to meet the six-hour minimum. An optional allocation for a computer is available. At ESU, specific questions may be directed to Connie Michaelis at 1-800-896-0567 or michaelc@emporia.edu.

For a smooth financial aid application process follow the steps below:

• Apply for admission

• Apply for Financial Aid - Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA)

• For best results sign and return any required/requested documents as quickly as possible

We encourage you to use our electronic processing procedure which results in a quicker turn-around-time. Please mail your completed FAFSA application with appropriate signatures to the address below to have it electronically processed by the Financial Aid Office:

Emporia State University
Off-Site and Distance Education
Campus Box 4052
Emporia, KS 66801

Off-Site and Distance Education Excellence Grants (MORE DETAILS)
Emporia State University awards excellence grants of $100/semester to selected BIS students enrolled in six or more credit hours.  These grants are offered on a semester basis and can be renewed for one additional semester for students achieving a 3.0 GPAGrant awards are based upon financial need and the student's goals.

Federal Tax Credits
See http://www.emporia.edu/finaid/ for information describing the Federal Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning tax credits.