Types of Financial Aid
Merit Scholarships
Merit Scholarships
Money awarded from a university based on high school student GPA
Money does not have to be paid back
Award can be renewed based on College GPA
Institutional Scholarships
Institutional Scholarships
Scholarships that Universities offer through their own website/scholarship database that students must apply for once admitted
Money does not have to be paid back if awarded
Deadlines for these scholarships vary based on the school
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Pell Grant
Awarded through completion of the FAFSA based on family income
Money does not have to be paid back if awarded
The FAFSA processes this information once students and families report annual income from the previous tax year
The 2024-2025 FAFSA is based on 2022 Tax returns
Priority Deadline for 2024-2025 FAFSA Completion: March 1st, 2024