What is Financial Aid? Financial Aid is money that can help you pay for college! Financial aid is made up of -Grants- -Scholarships- -Work Study- -Loans- Financial aid comes from the federal government, private sources, and colleges & universities. Everyone is eligible for some kind of financial aid! Deadlines for financial applications are very important! To apply for federal financial aid:
Many colleges also require an additional financial aid application called the CSS Profile for private, non-federal funds. Click the link for details! (Note: *The CSS Profile costs $25 to file) For Further Information, Visit the Finance Authority of Maine's (FAME) Paying For College video. Do you need help evaluating your financial aid awards? See your school counselor! |