need-based grants
Poverty-triggered scholarships
Need-based grants are financial awards given to students based on their economic circumstances rather than academic achievement or other merit.
Unlike loans, grants don't require repayment.
Eligibility typically depends on family income, assets, and household size: She qualified for need-based grants after submitting her financial aid forms.
The Pell Grant is the most common federal example.
- scholarshipsFunds awarded for study
- financial aidFunding for education expenses
- federal aidGovernment-provided financial support
- FAFSAFederal aid application form
- tuitionPayment for instruction
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Awards for strong students
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