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| FAFSA | Free Application for Federal Student Aid is used to determine financial aid from the government. |
| Fees | Costs for attending colleges that are not included in tuition, for example, athletics and health services. |
| Financial Aid | Financial help to people who cannot meet the cost of postsecondary education (education after high school) |
| Grants | A form of financial aid that does not have to be repaid |
| Loans | A form of financial aid that must be repaid with interest |
| Pell grant | A federal grant program to help low-income students attend college. |
| Scholarship | A form of financial aid that does not have to be repaid and is usually based on outstanding personal performance in an area such as academics, music, or athletics |
| Work-Study | A federal financial aid program that gives students part-time jobs, usually on campus, to help cover part of college expenses. |
| Tuition | the cost of attending college. This does not include room, board, or additional student fees. |