Apply for financial aid beginning OCTOBER 1st of your senior year. Apply before March 2nd to be eligible for Cal Grant funds. Apply at fafsa.ed.gov
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5 Basic Types of
Financial Aid
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Grants
Federal or state assistance
with no obligation for work or repayment
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Federal Loans
Providing funds,
but with a future repayment obligation
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Scholarships
Gift assistance with no obligation for work or repayment
See the "Scholarships" link to the left for more info.
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Work-Study
Student is offered part-time work
while attending the institution
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Waivers
Provide assistance for specific costs such as tuition
with no obligation for work or repayment
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Financial aid programs provide support for students to help meet the costs of pursuing higher education. Funding is provided by the federal and state governments, the individual colleges and universities, and a variety of other public and private sources.