Applying For Financial Aid



Applying For Financial Aid

Do not assume you will not be eligible for financial aid.

Fill out the form…. IT’S FREE!

There are many ways to fund your college education. You may be eligible for Institutional Aid, Public Aid, or Private Aid/ Scholarships.

Institutional Aid

The individual school you go to supplies the aid. These scholarships may be need based or merit based.

Public Aid

• Grants and scholarships are monies that are applied directly towards your education and do not have to be repaid.

• Loans will support your college education but must be repaid when you have finished school. Loans usually come with a low interest rate and a reasonable payment schedule.

• Work-study is an opportunity to obtain an on campus job to assist with college costs. You may inquire about those work-study programs in the Financial Aid office.

Private Aid/Scholarships

Support from private organizations, non profit groups, and local businesses. Check the following resources:

• Local civic groups, businesses, religious organizations, community organizations, foundations

• The financial aid office of the college you plan to attend

• The Internet

• The reference section of a public library or a school

• Trust departments at local banks

• Ethnicity based organizations

• Check with your employer or your parents employer for scholarships

• High school guidance office

• Other federal agencies if appropriate (military, etc.)

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