College Financial Aid
Types of Financial Aid
- Merit-based: academic, athletic, leadership, talent, etc. May require separate application, essay, or audition, but often based solely on students’ application for admission.
- Need-based: awarded based on family’s ability to pay; must file financial aid application(s).
Financial Aid Resources
List of 2 items.
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
FAFSA is available after December 1st, but you can apply for a PIN here. FAFSA is required by every college or university for need-based financial aid. -
The College Board's CSS Profile
Each year, The College Board's CSS Profile gives access to more than $9 billion for thousands of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Applications are available starting October 1st. An application is required by many private colleges and universities in addition to the FAFSA for need-based aid.
Additional Resources
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Additional Financial Aid and Scholarship Resources
Some additional financial aid resources and scholarship opportunities provided by our College Counseling Department.
