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Scholarships & Grants
Scholarships are often referred to as "Free Money" or "Gift Aid" because they do not need to be repaid. Scholarships may come from a variety of sources, such as colleges, local businesses, church, civic organizations, or national programs. Scholarships are given to students who have demonstrated or shown potential for excellence in a certain area or discipline, such as academics, sports, or music. There are thousands of private scholarships available through various companies, organizations and clubs. Financial need and academic standing are not always part of the criteria for receiving scholarships. Check with each college you are interested in to see what scholarships are available
Grants are a type of "Gift Aid" awarded to students who demonstrate a financial need based on formulas established by federal and state government and/or the school. Unlike a loan, grants do not have to be repaid. Grants are available from the federal government, state government, school and private organizations.
School Sponsored Funding
Many schools sponsor work-study programs that involves earning money by working either on or off campus during the academic year.
Federal Work-Study programs provide government subsidized, need-based employment opportunities for students. A work-study job lets you earn money for your education and supplements your discretionary income. Talk with the Financial Aid Administrator at your school about these unique job opportunities.
for more information on school sponsored funding, check out the school's financial aid site on their webpage or speak with the school's financial aid advisor.
Loans
Federal student loans are low interest, long-term loans for undergraduate and graduate students, which offers attractive repayment options including the ability to postpone payments if you are having difficulty during repayment. The Federal Student Loan program includes loans for both parents and students.
Federal Perkins Loans are often available to students with exceptional financial need. The school makes this type of low-interest loan with government funds that the student must repay to the school.
Military Aid
The U.S. Armed Forces offer several programs to provide students with money for school. Check with your local installation's Family Support Center or Public Affairs Office for more information on scholarship opportunities and resources in your community.
