Grants
Grants, like scholarships, do not have to be repaid. They are available from the federal government and state agencies.

To be eligible for these government grants, your family must submit a FAFSA.
Read about the following federal grants in the Helping students plan: Finding free money section:
The SMART and Academic Competitiveness grants encourage students to take more challenging courses in high school, making them not only more likely to be successful in college but also to pursue college majors in high demand.