Federal grants are money to help pay for college or career school. 
Learn about the grant programs that are available from the U.S. Department of Education. The federal government provides grants for students attending college or career school. Most types of grants , unlike loans , are sources of free money that generally do not have to be repaid. Grants can come from the federal government, your state government, your college or career school, or a private or nonprofit organization. Do your research, apply for any grants you might be eligible for, and be sure to meet application deadlines! Certain scenarios may require that a portion or all of the grant funds be repaid: for example, if you withdraw from school before finishing an enrollment period such as a semester, or if you receive a TEACH Grant and do not complete your service obligation. 

Types of Grants 
The U.S. Department of Education ED offers a variety of federal grants to students attending four - year colleges or universities, community colleges, and career schools. Check out the grant programs for more details and to learn how to apply : Federal Pell Grants Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants FSEOG Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education TEACH Grants Try This Resource Federal Student Grant Programs Lists details and award limits for different federal student grant programs. 

Grant Eligibility 
Most of our grants listed above are awarded only to students with financial need. If you are interested in our grants , or in any federal student aid , start by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA form. To continue receiving federal student aid , fill out the FAFSA form every year you re in school. Visit the individual pages for each of the grants listed above to learn about additional eligibility and application requirements. Once you ve submitted a FAFSA form , your college or career school will let you know ho

user: I came here hoping you could tell me a few things about federal grants.

assistant: Of course. Here you can learn about the grant programs that are available from the U.S. Department of Education.

user: Alright, let me ask you this then: How can I maintain my eligibility for my grant?

assistant: The requirements for remaining eligible to receive a grant vary from program to program. Please visit the individual page relevant to your specific grant to ensure that you meet the requirements for maintaining eligibility for that program.

user: Will do, thank you for explaining. What about grant repayment?

assistant: Your school will notify you if you must repay part of your grant. From that point, you will have 45 days to either pay that portion of the grant back in full or enter into a satisfactory repayment arrangement.

assistant: Have you entered into a satisfactory repayment arrangement?

user: No, I haven't.

user: How can I continue to receive federal student aid?

assistant: Simply fill out the FAFSA form every year you're in school.

user: When will I have to repay a grant?

assistant: On our website you'll find some examples of why you might have to repay all or part of a federal grant.