Types of student aid
There are many ways to get help paying for college or career school. Options include grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study.
Visit Types of Financial Aid on the Federal Student Aid website. You will learn about funding you can get from the government, your school, and private sources including:
- Grants
- Scholarships
- Work-study
- Loans
LAST UPDATED: May 30, 2023
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