Financial aid is any federal, state, institutional or private funding used to assist eligible students in funding their education. Financial aid can come from several sources:
- Scholarships and Grants - considered "free money" you are not required to repay
- Loans - considered "self-help aid" you must start paying back once you graduate or are enrolled less than half-time
- Student Employment - also considered self-help and includes both work-study positions and part-time employment positions, either on- or off-campus
For detailed explanations and sources of financial aid, visit Aggie One Stop:
Applying for financial aid is an important part of preparing for your college education. Use the following link to determine your residency status and the right financial application for you:
Which Aid Application Should I Choose?
You can also apply to many of the scholarship, fellowship and award opportunities available to admitted students.