Financial aid is money given to students to help pay for college 和 career training, distributed primarily from the federal government 和 colleges in the form of loans, 奖助金, 奖学金, or work-study programs. Approximately two-thirds of full-time students attend college with the help of financial aid. 的 financial aid process looks slightly different for each student with many variables that go into determining eligibility. 学生 are encouraged to explore the many financial aid options to help offset the costs. For many students, their financial aid will come from a combination of sources.

Federal 金融援助

的 U.S. Department of Education is the largest provider of financial aid. 每年, the Office of Federal Student Aid awards over $100 billion to more than 10 million students. Every student who meets certain eligibility requirements can receive some type of federal aid, regardless of family income. 的 federal government offers a number of financial aid programs, including the Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, direct subsidized 和 unsubsidized loans, 和 work-study programs. 看到 Federal Grant Programs 和 Federal Student Loan Programs 欲知详情.

Maryl和 State 金融援助

的 Maryl和 Higher Education Commission offers several financial aid programs for Maryl和 residents enrolling at Maryl和 institutions, such as the Guaranteed Access Grant the Educational Assistance Grant 和 the Campus-Based Educational Assistance Grant. Information is also available about the Academic Common Market that affords Maryl和 students the opportunity to enroll in certain out-of-state institutions at the in-state tuition rate to pursue majors unavailable at Maryl和 colleges 和 universities.

大学 金融援助

Also known as institutional aid, college aid is financial assistance provided by colleges 和 universities for prospective students 和 vary widely by school. Some aid may come directly from the school, such as loans or reduced tuition, while other 奖助金 和 奖学金 are endowed by individuals, 通常的校友, 和 are administered by the school. To learn if a school offers this type of financial support, visit the financial aid section of their website or contact the school’s financial aid office.

Reserved Officers' 培训 Corps 奖学金

学生 planning on pursuing a military career can enroll in an Reserved Officers' 培训 Corps (ROTC) college-based program. For students who qualify, the ROTC programs offer 奖学金 that cover the cost of their education. 的se 奖学金 are competitive 和 merit-based, 和 each branch has its own application process, scholarship eligibility requirements, 和 active-duty service commitment after graduation.

To learn more 和 to find ROTC-affiliated schools, visit the following websites:
军队
海军和海军陆战队
空军
Coast Guard CSPI Program