Grants & Loans

Student Financial Aid Can Make College Affordable

Financial aid programs can help you afford college if you know how to approach the process.⁽¹⁾ With different types of assistance available, you'll want to know your options.

The Difference Between Financial Aid Grants and Loans

Grants and scholarships are awards that in general, don't have to be repaid; they're awarded based on merit and/or financial need.⁽²⁾ Each individual award has specific eligibility and application requirements.

Although you may not have to repay student loans while you're in school, they must be repaid. It's important not to borrow more than you need to meet essential expenses.

Getting Started with Grant, Scholarship, and Student Loan Applications

Remington College's Student Financial Aid Department can assist you with determining your eligibility for specific financial aid opportunities. Once you've submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), we can ask for additional information to complete your financial aid file (for example, tax returns or proof of untaxed income). Make sure you meet all deadlines. Based on the FAFSA and the other information you provide, Remington College will provide you with a financial aid estimate (also called an award letter), which contains a description of the aid that you may be eligible to receive.

If you need to submit a separate loan application, the application information will be included with your financial aid package. Privately funded grants and scholarships often have specific eligibility requirements; please read the instructions and eligibility requirements carefully, and verify that you've met all of them for each application.

Contact your campus's Student Financial Aid Department today to learn more about funding for college.