Grants and scholarships The best kind of financial aid is free. Grants and scholarships are the kind of money for college you don’t have to repay.

Free financial aid is more available than you might think. You must complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov first to qualify for federal grants like:

 

Pell

SMART

FSEOG

ACG

State-sponsored grants


For a service fee, companies like FAFSA.com help ensure your FAFSA application is accurate which can help you maximize your financial aid eligibility.


In addition to applying for student grants, turn your interests and talents into scholarships. Your college of choice likely offers need- and merit-based scholarships, not to mention departmental awards. Outside of school, there are thousands of free financial aid sources; the list below can get you started.


Don't neglect to research schools, businesses and community groups in your area and around the country. You can use a company like TuitionCoach.com to help you maximize financial contributions you can get from schools and other sources.

studentaid.ed.gov
fastweb.com
findtuition.com
scholarships.com
collegeboard.com

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