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With our Catholic liberal arts heritage and over 100 degree programs, including nursing and marine biology, from bachelors through PhDs, we've got your options covered. Focus on arts and sciences, business, education, social work, communication, nursing, medical sciences, theology, or law. Take things further with personalized research and experiential learning opportunities, on and off-campus. Enhance your prospects with hands-on internships at some of the country's top organizations.

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The Career and Experiential Learning Team educates students and alumni on the essential job searching and life skills to propel them to succeed in the increasingly competitive global marketplace.

Service-learning integrates relevant community service with course work and critical reflection to enrich the learning experience, foster social responsibility and civic engagement, and strengthen communities.

Service-Learning

The Honors Program at Barry is designed to challenge, enrich, and prepare especially motivated students to pursue their fullest potential. By participating in a rigorous curriculum rounded out by an array of edifying and interactive events, students explore crucial issues that we face in our daily lives. Students are given the space for discussion and debate and the opportunity to learn from experts in their fields. The Office of Financial Aid can assist with determining eligibility for the Honors Program.

The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library is located in the center of the beautiful Miami Shores campus of Barry University. The Library is named in loving memory of Monsignor William Barry, one of the founders of Barry University and an inspirational figure in the Catholic Church within the Archdiocese of Miami. The extensive Library research collections include more than 950,000 physical items, over 40,000 print and on-line journal subscriptions, and several thousand on-line books and streaming video resources.

At Barry University, you will experience a small community atmosphere where you can always rely on our administrators and faculty for advice, encouragement and personal attention. We take great pride in giving individual attention from the very beginning. You can start building a personal relationship with one of our admissions counselors who will help answer any questions, and guide you through the entire admissions and enrollment process.

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Continuing Education (CE) offers a variety of courses and non-credit programs designed to respond to the diverse educational interests and lifelong learning needs of individuals of all ages. We offer certificate, credential exam preparation, and licensure programs for professional and personal enrichment.

High school students: Get a jump-start on your college education with dual enrollment courses from Barry University! You can earn high school and college credit at the same time, right at your own school.

Dual Enrollment

Barry University is committed to provide you with a dynamic and flexible approach to your degree pathway through our online courses and degree programs. We understand that balancing academics, work, and personal commitments can be challenging. That's why our online offerings are designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule, allowing you to pursue your educational goals without compromising on other important aspects of your life.

Distance Education

We are committed to providing programs and services that are guided by Barry University's rich educational mission and intended to enhance your Barry experience. Through partnerships with others in the university community, we aim to create experiences that will help transform you into leaders for a just and humane world.

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We are an NCAA Division II school and a member of the Sunshine State Conference with 12 varsity teams, including men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. So far, we've won 24 NCAA championships, had 338 All-Americans, 413 Scholar All-Americans, and nine NCAA "Women of the Year" finalists, the most of any Division II school. Not bad at all, but we're going for more.

Campus Life

For students currently enrolled in classes at Barry, we have a wealth of resources you can tap into to bring ease and efficiency to your university experience. Get the help you need with administrative or financial questions, or check out course catalogs to help plan your schedule by semester. All the information you need to excel is at your fingertips.

One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Updates

Effective July 1, 2026 (2026–2027 Academic Year)

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, introduces significant changes to federal student financial aid programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education.

These updates will take effect beginning with the 2026–2027 academic year.

  • The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will make big changes to federal student aid. Some of the changes are clear, but others still need more explanation from the U.S. Department of Education.
  • We know students, families, and staff have a lot of questions—so do we.
  • As we get more official updates, we’ll keep updating this page with the latest and most helpful information.

Federal Pell Grant Changes

  • Students whose Cost of Attendance (COA) is fully covered by non-federal aid will no longer be eligible for a Pell Grant.
    • Example: If scholarships cover your full COA, you will not receive a Pell Grant.
  • Students are not eligible if their Student Aid Index (SAI) exceeds twice the maximum Pell Grant award.
    • Example: If the maximum Pell Grant is $7,395, students with an SAI above $14,790 will not qualify.

Less Than Full Time Loan Adjustments

Full-Time Enrollment (Academic Year Requirement)

To be considered full-time for the academic year:

  • Undergraduate students: 24 credit hours (fall + spring)
  • Graduate/Professional students: 18 credit hours (fall + spring)

Half-Time Enrollment (No Change)

To receive a Federal Direct Loan each term:

  • Undergraduate students: Minimum 6 credits per semester
  • Graduate/Professional students: Minimum 3 credits per semester

Less-Than-Full-Time Enrollment

  • Beginning in 2026–2027, loan eligibility may be adjusted if you are not enrolled full-time for the full academic year.
  • Enrollment in one semester may impact loan eligibility in another.
  • Additional guidance, including summer enrollment, is pending from the Department of Education.

Graduate & Professional Student Loan Limits

Graduate Students

  • Annual limit: $20,500
  • Aggregate limit: $100,000
    (Undergraduate loans are not included.)

Professional Students

  • Annual limit: $50,000
  • Aggregate limit: $200,000
    (Includes graduate loans; excludes undergraduate loans.)

Legacy Provision

Students who borrowed a Federal Direct Loan before July 1, 2026, may continue under current limits for up to:

  • 3 academic years, or
  • The remainder of their program
    (whichever comes first)

Parent PLUS Loans

New Borrowing Limits

  • Annual limit: $20,000 per student
  • Lifetime limit: $65,000 per student

Note: Limits apply per student, regardless of how many parents borrow.

Legacy Provision

Parents who borrowed before July 1, 2026, may continue to borrow:

  • Up to Cost of Attendance (minus other aid)
  • For up to 3 academic years or until the student graduates

Important

  • Once the $65,000 lifetime limit is reached, students cannot borrow additional funds under independent student limits.

Graduate PLUS Loans

  • The Graduate PLUS Loan program will be eliminated for new borrowers beginning July 1, 2026

Legacy Provision

Students who borrowed prior to July 1, 2026, may continue borrowing under current rules for up to:

  • 3 academic years, or
  • Until program completion

Lifetime Federal Loan Limit

A new combined lifetime federal loan limit of:

$257,500

This includes all federal student loans:

  • Undergraduate
  • Graduate
  • Professional

Planning Ahead

Families who need funding beyond the new federal limits may consider:

  • Private student loans
  • Payment plans
  • Scholarships
  • Home equity or personal loans

Stay Updated

As federal guidance continues to be released, details are subject to change.

Our Financial Aid Office will continue to update this page as new information becomes available.

Federal Student Aid (FSA) released updated information on studentaid.gov regarding new changes to loan limits and repayment plans made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. That includes a list of different scenarios for student borrowers, Parent PLUS borrowers, borrowers pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and other frequently asked questions. FSA also released a list of important definitions on the changes made under OBBBA, including what the new loan limits are, exceptions to these new loan limits, the new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP), the new tiered standard plan, and more. FSA will continue to update these pages when new information becomes available.

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