Merit awards and scholarships

Merit aid is awarded based on a student’s academic records, artistic achievement or other criteria determined by the institution. This type of aid is awarded without consideration of a student’s ability to pay or financial need.

Need-based grants and programs

Need-based aid is based on completion of the financial aid application. Grants, like scholarships, do not need to be repaid. Need-based grants are funded by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and the federal government, as well as some states and outside organizations.

Self-help aid

Self-help aid includes financing options (such loans or payment plans) and student employment opportunities, all of which are designed to help make education more affordable. Loans require a form of repayment as determined by the nature and the terms of the loan agreement.

Exchange and remission

Tuition exchange and remission programs provide educational benefits to eligible employees and their dependents at participating institutions. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø participates in Tuition Exchange (TE) and the Great Lakes Colleges Association Tuition Remission Exchange (GLCA-TRE).