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Your financial aid package helps cover costs such as tuition and fees, room and board, and books and supplies. Aid is available to families from a variety of income levels.

The first step to receiving any type of financial aid is to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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Start the financial aid process with the FAFSA, the most important step to get money for college.

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Compare your award letters to help you figure out which schools will be most affordable for you and your family.

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Get financial aid for college that you don’t need to pay back with grants that are awarded based on your financial need.

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Earn money while you’re in school with work-study financial aid.

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Use the benefits that are available to eligible members of the armed services and can help pay up to 100% of your tuition expenses.

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