The dollar amount you receive is determined from the Student Aid Report you receive after mailing away your financial aid application form for processing. The award depends upon the amount of money available at the school, and the amount of other aid the student is receiving. This program gives the student the opportunity to earn money to offset educational expenses. The school, upon determining eligibility, will help locate a job on campus or with an outside public or private non-profit organization. Pay ranges from minimum wage to salary reflecting the student's qualifications to do sophisticated work.
Additional funds are available for graduate students.
PLUS loans are available to parents of dependent undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at least half-time at a participating school. SLS's are the same funds, issued to independent students. You must attend full-time. This loan program is not based upon need. Most colleges have a number of grants, scholarships, and other financial aid.