Types of Aid
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Grants
Grants are a form of need-based financial aid that does not need to be repaid. EligibilityĀ is determined by the information you provide on your FAFSA. Grants are awarded byĀ theĀ FederalĀ andĀ StateĀ governments and Southeastern (Institutional Grants).Ā
Federal Loans
Federal Student Aid (FSA), also known as Title IV funding, is provided by the U.S.Ā Department of Education. Federal aid helps students to pay for higher education expenses.Ā Federal student aid covers such expenses as tuition and fees, room and board, booksĀ and supplies, and transportation.
Work Study
Work-study is designed to give part-time employment to undergraduate and graduateĀ students who need the income to help meet the costs of post-secondary education andĀ other expenses.Ā
Private Loans
Private educational loans, also known as alternative loans, are available to students who are not eligible for financial aid or who need additional funds to meet educational expenses.