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Grants & Scholarships - Financial Aid That You Don't Repay
Many students will qualify for financial aid from the federal or state government, or from their school itself. This money comes in the form of a grant or scholarship, can be worth thousands of dollars and does not need to be repaid. Grants are typically need-based while scholarships may have other qualifying criteria. File the FAFSA once, and the schools we match you with will build a personalized financial aid package around you.
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- Federal Pell Grant
- Up to $7,395 per year may be available to those who qualify.[1]
- FSEOG
- Extra $100-$4,000 may be available from your college, first-come, first-served.[2]
- TEACH Grant
- Receive up to $4,000 a year for committing to teach in high-need schools.[3]
- State & School Scholarships & Grants
- Many states and colleges offer their own financial aid in the form of grants and scholarships.[4]
[1] For the 2025–26 award year (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026) the Federal Pell Grant provides up to $7,395 in annual aid to eligible undergraduate students with exceptional financial need who have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree. This grant does not need to be repaid, except under certain conditions. Source: Federal Pell Grants – https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/pell
[2] The FSEOG provides $100–$4,000 in additional aid per year to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. Funds are limited and awarded by participating schools on a first-come, first-served basis. Like the Pell Grant, this aid does not need to be repaid. Source: FSEOG – https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/fseog
[3] The TEACH Grant provides up to $4,000 per year to students who plan to teach in a high-need field at a low-income school. Recipients must agree to a four-year teaching service obligation or the grant may be converted into a loan. Source: TEACH Grant – https://studentaid.gov/teach-grant-program
[4] Many states and individual colleges offer their own grants and scholarships based on financial need, academic merit, or field of study. Awards, eligibility, and deadlines vary by state and institution. These funds typically do not need to be repaid. Source: State Grants – StudentAid.gov