Scholarships

• These funds do not need to be repaid

• Funds are generally earned through academic (merit based) or scholarship applications

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Big Futures - Scholarship Search options

Opportunity Scholarship Big Futures - can start to qualify for scholarship in your sophomore year, starting at $500. Complete all 6 steps by your Senior year and put your name into the pot for a $40,000 scholarship.

Fastweb

Raise.me (Micro Scholarships)

Scholarships.com

Niche

Going Merry

Peterson's - Serach by Major

Unigo Scholarships

Grants

• These funds do not need to be repaid

• Students qualify through grants based on financial need, which is determined by the SAI from the FAFSA application. Students who do not complete a FAFSA are ineligible for grants

• The FAFSA application must be completed every year while the student is in school to receive funds

Work Study

The SAI from FAFSA will determine if you are eligible

College will post job opportunities for student to apply for during their school year

Loans

• Loans must be paid back, with interest

• Federal student loans include:

  • Subsidized Loans (interest does not start to accrue until the student is done with school)

  • Unsubsidized Loans (interest start immediately)

• The Parent PLUS loan is a loan that a parent may apply for to help their student cover the costs of attending university

• Private loans are loans through financial institutions for which the student applies. Generally, students will require a cosigner, as they likely have not established a sufficient credit history