Your Financial Aid Package Evaluate your aid package and other financing options. More Resources Check out other resources to learn about college financing. Financial Aid Calendar Follow our calendar of events for applying to college. Securing the funds you need to cover college costs can be challenging. Fortunately, there are a number of resources available to help.
Financial aid is the way many people are able to cover the cost of a higher education.
Grants come from State and Federal Government organizations, and colleges, where they're called institutional grants . Grants may be given for financial need, talents, abilities, achievements or special interests. Scholarships come from high schools, local and national companies, community organizations, private resources and colleges or universities. Scholarships are awarded based on a number of factors, including your background, special interests or abilities. Through these programs, you can borrow funds often at favorable interest rates and repay over an extended period of time.