Grants and Loans - Financial Aid and Scholarships

Grants

Grants, unlike loans, are financial aid that do not have to be repaid. You must submit a FAFSA to apply.

Loans

Loans are student aid funds that you must repay with interest.

Working through College

Work-study is a part-time work program to earn money while you are in school.

Checklist Quick Look

✔ Complete your federal taxes

✔ Sign up for an FSA ID

✔ Complete the FAFSA

✔ Search and apply for scholarships

✔ If requested, complete the verification process

✔ Check your Financial Aid Status in CIS

✔ Accept your financial aid online in CIS

✔ If accepting loans, complete the Loan Counseling

✔ Complete Master Promissory Notes (MPN), if necessary

Start the application process

Find out if you are eligible for Federal Financial Aid.

Learn the steps to get your Award Letter.

After you apply, you're not quite finished. Learn about what needs to happen after you apply.