✔️ Explore the aid options below, and don't forget to file your FAFSA!
Financial Aid Options
What is financial aid? It’s funding that helps cover the cost of college—whether through grants, scholarships, loans, work-study, or VA benefits. Financial aid makes higher education more accessible and affordable, no matter your financial situation.
There are many ways to pay for college, but to be considered for most aid, you must complete the FAFSA. Even if you don't qualify for grants, filing the FAFSA guarantees access to low-interest loans and unlocks additional financial aid opportunities from states and colleges.
Scholarships
Scholarships are free money for college, so apply to as many as you can!
GRANTS
A grant is a type of financial aid award that you don't need to repay, but you must meet all of the eligibility requirements.
Loans
Educational loans are a type of financial aid that can be borrowed from the federal government or private lenders to help pay for college costs, like tuition, supplies, books, and living expenses.
work-study
Work-Study provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need; allowing them to earn money while in school.
Veteran Educational Benefits
VA education benefits help Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with needs like paying college tuition.