Paying for College: Financial Aid

What is the difference between grants and scholarships?
Grants are funded by the government and scholarships are privately funded by individuals or groups such as organizations, companies, and […]
What is Income Based Repayment (IBR)?
There are several types of repayment plans for student loans, including Income Based Repayment (IBR). If you qualify for IBR, […]
What is an expected family contribution (EFC)?
The expected family contribution (EFC) is a number calculated by the Department of Education to determine the?amount your family is […]
How do I get an Opportunity Grant?
When you submit a FAFSA, you are automatically considered for an opportunity grant. Eligibility is determined by your financial need […]
My loans are delayed for 30 days. Does that mean all of my financial aid is delayed?
No, a 30-day delay on your student loans does not affect other types of financial aid. Different funds may be […]
Why did I receive less money than I was expecting?
There are several reasons why you may have received less money than you expected.?It might be one of?the following reasons: […]
My account says my refund was already sent, but it isn’t in my account. What happened?
If you signed up for MyRefunds, you will get an email when your refund has been delivered. ?Your refund will […]
My financial aid is disbursed after the start of the term. How am I going to pay for classes?
An accepted financial aid award meets the requirements for the payment due date and?will protect your classes from being deleted […]
My financial aid isn’t enough. Are there other options?
There are other options to help you cover the cost of your education, like?Veterans Benefits?and scholarship opportunities. Visit the Paying […]
I only received part of my loans. Where is the rest?
You may have more loan funds coming later in the term or later in the year.? Your loan is divided […]