Grants

Federal grants are need-based awards that don't have to be repaid—just complete the FAFSA to be considered.

What is financial aid?

Financial aid is money to help pay for college or career school. Grants, work-study, loans, and scholarships help make college or career school affordable.

Check out this video to learn about federal grants, loans, and work-study jobs and how they can help fund your education.

Grants

A grant is a form of financial aid that doesn't have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund). A variety of federal grants are available, including:

  • Pell Grants
  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
Learn about grants