2003 Financial Aid

Scholarships: Financial assistance awards that are made primarily based on criteria other than demonstrated financial need such as scholastic achievement, athletic skills, community involvement or other criteria. The awards may be made from state, federal, institutional, or private sources. Scholarship Specifics

Grants: Financial assistance awards that are made primarily on the basis of financial needs and require no repayment in service or cash. This includes aid programs where the most important criterion is need. Grant Specifics

Work-Study: Financial assistance awarded to pay for employment provided to students based on financial need, merit, or mission-related goals. These also include work-study programs funded by the Federal government, as well as student employment programs financed solely with institutional or other non-governmental funds. However, this category does not include regular employees taking courses or employment that is not part of a formal financial package. Work-Study Specifics