Federal grants
Federal grants are free money that doesnât need to be repaid.
Federal Work-Study Program
Choose a job at Capella University or local community service. Capella offers work study even if youâve maxed out your federal financial aid.
Fill out the FAFSA, using Capella school code 032673, to see if you qualify, check the work-study box, and complete a job application on Capellaâs career website.
Student Loans
Federal student loans must be applied to school costs and your degree. Be sure to use them responsiblyâonly take as much as you need.
Student loan options for bachelorâs degree:
- Federal Direct Subsidized Loans are available to eligible undergraduate students who show financial need.
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans have no financial need requirement and are available to eligible undergraduate students.
- Federal Parent PLUS Loansare for undergraduate, dependent students. Eligible parents of dependent students can use this loan.
Student loan options for masterâs, doctorates, and certificates
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loanshave no financial need requirement and are available to eligible graduate students.
- Federal Graduate PLUS Loans can help pay for education expenses not covered by other financing options.
