Last Revision: January 30, 2024
Definition of Full-Time Status for FSA Benefits
Master's Level: Per Semester*
| Semester Course Load | Student Status |
|---|---|
| 6+ Semester Hours | Full Time |
| NA | Three-Quarter Time |
| 3 Semester Hours | Half Time |
| NA | Less than Half Time |
Undergraduate: Per Semester
| Semester Course Load | Student Status |
|---|---|
| 12+ semester Hours | Full Time |
| 9 semester Hours | Three-Quarter Time |
| 6 semester Hours | Half Time |
| 3 semester Hours | Less than Half Time |
To be eligible for FSA, you must have an enrollment status of:
- Undergraduate students need a minimum of 3 credit hours per semester for the Pell Grant; 6 credit hours per semester for student loans.
- Master's level students need at least 3 credits per semester for loans.
*Doctoral students may review the definition of their full time status.