Financial Aid
**Due to changes on the FAFSA form, it will be available in December 2023, not October 1st.
Resources:
Paying for College: A Guide to Financial Aid
FAFSA Deadlines : Many states and colleges set priority deadlines by which you must submit the FAFSA form to be considered for the aid programs they administer. There is also a federal deadline each academic year.
Types of Financial Aid:
studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types
Grants: Form of financial aid that does not have to be repaid.
Types of grants include Pell Grants, FSEOG, TEACH Grants
Scholarships
Free money that is sometimes given based on academic merit, talent or a particular field of study.
Scholarships can make a huge difference in helping you manage the cost for college!
Work-study
Earn money to pay for school by working part-time at the college.
Work-study award depends on when you apply, your level of financial need, and the college's funding level.
Loans
Money you borrow and must pay back with interest. If you apply for financial aid, you may be offered loans as part of your school's financial aid offer. When you receive a loan, you are borrowing money. You must repay the loan as well as interest that accrues. It is important to understand your repayment options so you can successfully repay your loan.