A catch-all term, including scholarships, loans, fellowships, assistantships, tuition reductions, etc. Many schools have a financial aid officer

All matters concerning your financial aid are managed and maintained in the Financial Aid office. GE advisors are not financial aid counselors. Go to the experts for answers to your questions about scholarships, loans or grants. Location: G-01 Sikes Hall.

Federal, state, college and private programs that help students pay for college costs. Financial aid may come in the form of grants, scholarships, loans or work-study programs.

Any amount paid or Benefit provided toward a student's educationally related expenses. Educationally related expenses include: Tuition and fees, room and board, books travel expenses, dependent care, study abroad, expenses related to student's disability, personal expenses, and miscellaneous expenses. If payment is made as a result of the individual's employment in a job ( e.g., Outstanding Student Employee Award), the payment is not considered financial aid.

Financial assistance in the form of scholarships, grants, employment opportunities and education loans.

There are several types of financial aid available to help eligible students cover educational costs, including numerous grants and loan programs. Complete information and applications are available in the Financial Aid office, Building 8, Room 211, 650.306.3307.

The money awarded to a student based on financial need. Colleges award need-based financial aid in a financial aid “package” that may contain loans, grants, and work-study money. Financial aid also may mean any money awarded to a student, including merit based scholarships.

A general term that includes all types of money, loans, and part-time jobs offered to a student.

assistance given in the form of money

a process that many of our students utilize

money available from various sources to help students pay for college. Students must establish eligibility and funds can be competitive.

All forms of financial assistance available to meet the cost of attendance including scholarships and grants (called "gift programs"), work programs and loans (called "self-help programs").

Money which may be derived from a variety of sources (grant, loan scholarships, work-study), which helps pay college costs. The Apackage@ of funds is determined by family financial need and the availability of funds.

A monetary aid to remove the cost barriers that may prevent a person from pursuing a higher education. Assistance is available from a variety of programs funded by federal, state, university and private sources. These can include: grants, scholarships, loans, and employment opportunities.

Scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans available to the student from the school, state, or federal government.

Grants, loans, and scholarships available to assist students with paying the costs of attending college. Students must be matriculated and in good academic standing to receive financial aid.

The office charged with processing applications and awarding grants, scholarships and student loans to cover educational expenses. This office reports to the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs.

On every college campus, the Financial Aid department assists students with information regarding financial assistance that is available through loans, grants and scholarships. Based on the expected costs of your education minus what you or your parents can contribute, your need is established. Priority for financial aid funding is given to students who demonstrate the highest financial need and who meet the priority filing date.

Aid is made available from grants, scholarships, loans, and part-time employment from federal, state, institutional, and private sources. Awards from these programs may be combined in an "award package" to meet the cost of education. The types and amounts of aid awarded are determined by financial need, available funds, student classification, academic performance, and sometimes the timeliness of application.

Scholarships, grants, loans and work assignments, which are awarded to a student to help pay for all or part of college costs. See Financial Aid Services.

A general term that includes all types of loans and tuition discount offered by the University to a student.

Funding granted students, in gift aid and self-help, to assist with college costs. Though generally based on financial need, non-need or merit-based aid is also available.

This is monetary assistance to help cover the cost of education.

Any financial aid the student will receive to help pay for college should be entered here. You can choose the anticipated amount of money that will be received or you can input the number of years that financial aid will cover.

Includes federal, state and local funds which are categorized as grants and scholarships which do have to be repaid, student loans which do and work-study which is aid earned through working.

Grants, loans and scholarships to help students pay for college costs. Financial aid is based on academic achievement and/or financial needs. Make an appointment with the Financial Aid Office to determine eligibility.

Various types of financial help including scholarships, work-study jobs or grants to eligible students. Financial Aid home page

A combination of scholarships, awards, loans, grants and work-study programs provided by Federal and state governments and schools to help students meet the cost of a college education.

Money awarded to students with demonstrated need. Packages typically consist of scholarships, grants, loan and work. Such packages are designed to fill the gap between what a family can afford to pay and the actual cost of attending the institution. (www.ed.gov)

A general term used to refer to a variety of programs funded by the federal and state governments as well as the individual schools to assist students with their educational costs. While the names may vary, financial aid comes in three basic forms: (1) gift aid (grants and scholarships) which do not have to be paid back (2) student loans, and (3) work-study jobs.

money which can come from state and federal governments, schools, private organizations, associations, and companies to help pay the costs of a college education or technical training.

A range of grants, scholarships, work-study programs and loans that provide monetary assistance for students to start or continue their enrollment in courses at the university.

Funding provided to students from various sources to assist in defraying expenses of college (See Financial Aid section of this catalog).

Internal software module used to record and store information relating to student financial aid.

Students who need financial assistance to attend QVCC can apply for financial aid. This is a scholarship which pays some or all of your expenses, such as tuition and fees and books. A scholarship is money that is paid to the school on your behalf, so that you do not pay it. A scholarship is also known as a "grant." Scholarships and grants are not student loans, because you do not have to pay them back. You must pay back student loans.

Money supplied by a source other than the family to help pay for education costs. Financial aid may be “need-based” or awarded based on the financial need you possess. It can also be “merit-based” or awarded for special talents or achievements you've made.

Any type of assistance used to pay college costs that are based on financial need.

Money for college tuition, books or other college expenses, which is available via grants, scholarships and loans.

grants and loans made to students to help pay for tuition and other expenses while attending college. Also see assistantship and fellowship.

General term that describes any source of student assistance outside the student. Funds awarded to a student to help meet graduate educational expenses. These funds can include scholarship, loans, and employment.

Help for a student who needs assistance to pay for college. Aid is available from grants, loans, scholarships, and work/study employment.

The term "financial aid" is used to describe the combination of loans, scholarships, grants, and work-study that will help you pay for college.

Financial assistance is provided through scholarships, grants, and employment opportunities for qualifying students. The Financial Aid Program is designed to assist qualified students in meeting their college related expenses.

money available from various sources and under various conditions to students needing assistance to pay tuition and educational expenses. The term covers both grants and loans.

Works with students to help pay for college through a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and work study.

Monetary assistance made available to students, based on financial need, from diverse governmental and private sources; administered by the Office of Financial Aid at the University's Seattle campus.

The Office of Financial Aid is located in Fayerweather Hall and handles all questions concerning financial aid and financial awards, including loans, work on campus, grants, and scholarships. A new financial aid application is required each year to renew financial assistance.

Financial aid is the money available from various sources to help students pay for the cost of college.

Funds that are provided to the student and the family to help them pay for the student’s education. Major forms of financial aid include gift aid (grants and scholarships) and self help aid (loans and work).

All federal, state and agency aid in the forms of loans, grants, scholarships and work study.

The general term that describes financial assistance offered to a student to help reduce the cost of postsecondary education. Programs can include scholarships, grants, loans or work programs, and are funded by federal, state, and private sources. They are meant to supplement what the student (and parents, if dependent, or spouse, if married) is expected to contribute toward educational expenses.

A general term that includes all types of money, loans, and work-study programs offered to a student to help pay tuition, fees, and living expenses.

The Financial Aid Office provides information to students on grants and loans. To determine your eligibility for any type of aid, visit the Financial Aid Office located in room 3400 North Hall.

Any type of financial assistance available to families and students for the purpose of funding higher education.

Financial assistance based upon student need, discovered through the completion of various forms and processes. Students might be eligible for monetary gifts, work study programs, student loans, etc., to help them pay for educational expenses.

A system to assist students through scholarship, bursary or other financial assistance.

Financial aid in this handbook refers to money available from various sources to help students pay for college.

money supplied by a source other than the family to assist with the cost of student's education beyond high school.

Grants, loans, assistantships, scholarships, fellowships, tuition waivers, tuition discounts, veterans benefits, employer aid (tuition reimbursement) and other monies (other than from relatives/friends) provided to students to meet expenses. This includes Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans made directly to students.

any type of educational monetary assistance, including grants, loans, FWS, and scholarships

Often described as "free money," financial aid is awarded to you by the state based on set criteria you must meet. Financial aid may be in the form of grants, scholarships, fee waivers and/or work study.

Monetary assistance made available to students, based on financial need, from various government and private sources.

Funds available to qualifying students enrolled in postsecondary courses. The funds may be awarded as grants, scholarships, assistantships, work study, or any of several types of education loans. raduate student A student who has earned a bachelor’s degree from a college or university and is taking courses designated as "graduate level." Typically, a graduate student has applied to and been accepted into a graduate program. ESO Higher Education Services Office. A Minnesota state organization that administers state financial aid and federal programs which affect students statewide. HESO negotiates reciprocity agreements, collects enrollment data, and provides information to students and parents on academic and financial preparation for postsecondary education. See HESO's website at www.mheso.state.mn.us.

Need-based aid offered by the federal government and by colleges. Awards generally include grants (which do not need to be repaid), loans (which must be repaid), and work-study (funds earned through on-campus jobs during the school year). Need is determined through use of the FAFSA, the CSS-PROFILE, and the collegeâ€(tm)s own financial aid form (if they have one).

A general term which includes all types of financial assistance, loans, and work-study related programs etc. offered to the students to help them in paying fees, and living expenses etc.

A financial service offered by educational institutions that includes information about financial aid, and monetary assistance available to students attending these institutions. The aid can consist of loans, bursaries, scholarships, work-study programs, and fellowships.

Money for post-secondary education expenses such as tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Sources include post-secondary schools, private organizations, and federal and state governments. Types of aid include grants, scholarships, work-study, and student loans .

Assistance provided to students to help them meet both direct costs of education (tuition/fees, on campus room and board, books) and indirect costs (travel, personal expenses, off campus room and board). There are four sources of financial aid: federal government, state government, private organizations, and postsecondary institutions.

Financial assistance in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans for education.

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Money received by students to help with college costs. May include scholarships, grants, loans or work-study jobs.

All forms of financial assistance available to college students to help meet their costs of attendance. Financial aid includes scholarships, grants, fellowships, assistantships, tuition waivers, employment opportunities and loans.