Need-Based Aid Grants

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. Student grants are available from the federal government, state government, school and private organizations [more...]

Federal Work-Study Programs

Federal Work-Study Programs provide government subsidized, need-based employment opportunities for students [more...]

Student loans, alternative/private loans, loans 2 checkout

At some point in your academic career, especially if you're attending a private college or university, you'll probably think about taking out a federal student loan to help meet your college costs, or your parents may consider taking one out to help contribute to your education [more...]

Scholarships

Scholarships are often referred to as "free money" or "gift aid". Unlike loans, scholarships do not have to be repaid to the scholarship provider [more...]