Grants can be based on academic achievement, financial need or both. Students are not required to repay grants. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is required for most grants. Scholarships are either private or institutional monies that are based on academic achievement, financial need, or both. A Faculty Senate Scholarship committee awards general university scholarships.
Private scholarships are available from a variety of sources.
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