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College and Career Resources - Student Financial Aid - Types of Student Aid
It’s important to understand the differences between the three types of federal and state student aid you may be offered. You might qualify to receive Grants, Loans, or Work-Study to help you pay for college. They are different and you must know how each of them can help you out.
There’s no one-size-fits-all for student financial aid. Everybody’s education is unique depending on their needs and circumstances. It is up to you to find the financial aid opportunity that is right for you!
Grants – are free money that you do not need to pay back. You can find more information about grants below.
Federal Grants:
State Grants:
Loans – need to be paid back, charge you interest, and are not all similar. It’s important to understand the differences between the types of loans you may be offered.
Federal and Private Student Loans:
The Federal Work-Study program provides part-time jobs to help students pay for education expenses, if they demonstrate financial need.