SCHOLARSHIPS These are awarded by private donors or your college. Some are based on financial need while others are based on criteria such as academics, leadership, athletics, or talents. GRANTS* These are not repaid and are awarded to students who show financial need. They include: • Pell Grant. TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID
COMPLETE THE FAFSA The FAFSA is your application for federal, state, and college-based financial aid. Complete the form at studentaid.gov in the fall of your senior year and every year you’re in college. • The colleges you list on the application will use your FAFSA information to offer financial aid. Submit the form before the colleges’ FAFSA priority date to get the best financial aid offers. • After you submit the form, expect a FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) via email. It indicates your Student Aid Index (SAI) and if further action is required. • Visit EducationQuest.org to find a FAFSA Checklist and other tools to help you complete the application. BE PREPARED FOR VERIFICATION Monitor your student portal and email closely as the college(s) might request verification of your FAFSA information. The college(s) will not process your financial aid until you provide the required documents.
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• Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG). • Nebraska State Opportunity. Grant. • College-based grants.
WORK-STUDY* Based on financial need, this is
money you earn from a college-based job to help pay for school expenses. STUDENT LOANS* This is money you borrow and must repay after you’re done with college. Loans are also available for parents. See page 10 for details.
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*These types of financial aid are based on FAFSA results.
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