Auditors pay the same tuition as students enrolled for credit. Even if you and you family cannot pay the full cost of college yourselves, you may qualify for enough outside money to pay for the education you want. Grants are usually based on need, scholarships on need and other criteria such as academic achievement. They are not paid back. Money that must be repaid after graduation or leaving school.
Student loans have lower interest rates than commercial loans.
Earning funds in payment for a job. Need is the difference between what it costs to attend a college and what you and your family can afford to pay. You are usually eligible for financial aid that is equal to your demonstrated financial need. The deadline for filling for campus-based aid is March 1. Applications received after June 30 will not be guaranteed an awards letter or money to register for Fall semester.