Financial aid comes in many different shapes and sizes

Financial Aid

« Types of Aid

Types of financial aid available:

  • Grants are funds that a student is awarded based on financial need as determined by the completion of the FAFSA. Grants are available from federal and state sources in the form of the Pell grant, academic competitiveness grant, and the community college grant, just to name a few.
  • Scholarships are funds that may be based on merit and/or need as determined by the individual donors. Students apply for scholarships through the completion of the college scholarship application, which is due by May 30th of every year.
  • The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) provides jobs for students who need financial aid. FWS gives students a chance to earn money to help pay for educational expenses. While funds are limited, students are encouraged to apply for an on-campus position for any of our three campus locations. Exact work hours vary; however, most FWS students work approximately 10 hours per week at a rate determined by the institution.