The Financial Aid Office offers a variety of financial assistance programs to help eligible students pay the cost of attending the college. The money provided through these programs can be in the form of a grant, part-time employment, loan, scholarship or a combination of any of these programs.
Grants are gifts of money.
They do not have to be repaid. Employment allows the student to work and earn money he or she needs while providing the opportunity to gain work experience. Loans are borrowed money. They must be repaid with interest. Scholarships are provided by various organizations to help qualified students with educational expenses.