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Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships

Types of Aid

Federal Student Aid Programs

Federal student aid covers such expenses as tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. Aid also can help pay for other related expenses, such as computer and dependent care. Thousands of schools across the country participate in the federal student aid programs; ask the schools you鈥檙e interested in whether they do! Federal student aid includes:

  • 鈥攆inancial aid that doesn鈥檛 have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund)
  • 鈥� borrowed money for college or career school; you must repay your loans, with interest
  • 聽鈥攁 work program through which you earn money to help you pay for school

The federal government offers a number of financial aid programs. Besides aid from the U.S. Department of Education, you also might get:

  • Aid for serving in the military or for being the spouse or child of a veteran ()
  • Tax benefits for education ()
  • An Education Award for community service with AmeriCorps ()
  • Educational and Training Vouchers for current and former foster care youth ()
  • Scholarships and loan repayment through the Department of Health and Human Services鈥� ,听, and聽
Aid from Your State Government

Even if you’re not eligible for federal aid, you might be eligible for financial aid from your state. Contact your聽聽for more information.

Aid from a Nonprofit or Private Organization

Many organizations offer聽聽to help students pay for college. This free money can make a real difference in how affordable your education is. Apply for federal student aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid聽(). And remember, the first F in 鈥淔AFSA鈥� stands for 鈥渇ree鈥濃�攜ou shouldn鈥檛 pay to fill out the FAFSA!聽

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Pell Grants are designed only for undergraduate students. Learn about聽 FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT (FSEOG) FSEOG is a grant for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. Learn about聽FSEOG.

TEACH Grants
Federal Work-Study

Federal Work-Study provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. Learn about the聽

Federal Direct Student Loans

Subsidized and unsubsidized loans are federal student loans for eligible students to help cover the cost of higher education at certain schools. Learn about聽

Plus Loans

PLUS loans are federal loans that graduate or professional degree students and parents of dependent undergraduate students can use to help pay education expenses. Learn about聽

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