To provide financial assistance to students with demonstrated academic achievement or exceptional talents.

To support students from low-income families.

To encourage students to pursue higher education.

To promote diversity and inclusion on college campuses.

Scholarships

Grants

Loans

Work-study

Financial need

Academic achievement

Athletic ability

Artistic talent

Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, while grants are awarded based on financial need.

Scholarships are typically larger than grants.

Scholarships do not require repayment, while grants do.

Scholarships are only available to undergraduate students, while grants are available to both undergraduate and graduate students.

To provide students with part-time employment opportunities.

To help students develop job skills.

To allow students to earn money to help pay for their education.

All of the above.

High school students

College students

Graduate students

All of the above

As early as possible, typically during their junior year of high school.

During their senior year of high school.

After they have been accepted to college.

It doesn't matter when they apply.

Start early and give yourself plenty of time to write your application.

Proofread your application carefully for errors.

Be specific and provide concrete examples of your achievements.

Tailor your application to each scholarship or grant you are applying for.

All of the above.

Renewable scholarships can be renewed each year, while non-renewable scholarships are only awarded once.

Renewable scholarships are typically larger than non-renewable scholarships.

Renewable scholarships are more competitive than non-renewable scholarships.

All of the above.

The federal government

State governments

Colleges and universities

Private organizations and foundations

All of the above.

By talking to their high school or college counselors.

By searching online scholarship databases.

By contacting the financial aid office at the colleges or universities they are applying to.

By asking their friends and family members.

All of the above.

A form that students must complete to apply for federal financial aid.

A form that students must complete to apply for state financial aid.

A form that students must complete to apply for private financial aid.

A form that students must complete to apply for all types of financial aid.

Merit scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, while need-based scholarships are awarded based on financial need.

Merit scholarships are typically larger than need-based scholarships.

Merit scholarships are more competitive than need-based scholarships.

All of the above.

To provide financial assistance to low-income undergraduate students.

To provide financial assistance to low-income graduate students.

To provide financial assistance to students with disabilities.

To provide financial assistance to students who are veterans.

$6,895

$10,000

$15,000

$20,000