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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).

Fill out the FAFSA

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

Get FAFSA info

Compare financial aid award letters

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

Get financial aid award letter tips

Understand college grants

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

Learn about college grants

Learn about work-study

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

Find out about work-study

Understand military tuition assistance

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

Explore military tuition assistance

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