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What’s the difference between federal financial aid and state aid (or state grants)?

Work-study programs provide (usually on-campus) jobs for students to earn money while studying.

To apply for a Pell Grant, you must submit a FAFSA® form. You will then automatically be considered for the Pell Grant.

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Your financial aid package might include 3 types of aid: Grants and scholarships (also known as "gift aid"), Work-study, and Loans.

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Your personal financial aid amount will depend mostly two things: first, your Student Aid Index, and second, how much your college costs.

Your college will give you your financial aid. Usually around April, they’ll send you this information in a financial aid award letter.

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