Types of Aid
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Financial aid is a broad term that represents any financial assistance you receive to help pay for your education. There are several types of financial aid. You'll need to repay some types, while others are gifts that don't require you to pay them back.
Grants
A grant is a monetary gift and does not have to be repaid, unless the student withdraws from school. Grants are awarded based on financial need and may have further requirements. You must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine your eligibility for grants.
Scholarships
Scholarships are monetary gifts, meaning you do not need to repay them. Scholarships are considered part of your financial aid package, and they may replace some or all of your financial aid eligibility. You may qualify for different scholarships based on your financial need, academic success and other factors.
Federal Work Study
This aid program provides part-time employment to help pay for your educational expenses while you’re enrolled in school. A federal work study offer appears as part of your financial aid package, indicating the amount of money you can earn during the academic year, but it does not directly apply to your bill at UND. You’ll receive a paycheck every two weeks for your hours worked.
Job opportunities are posted beginning June 1.
Find Federal Work Study Opportunities
Loans
Student loans can be an important source of funding for your education, and many types of loans are available. The biggest difference between loans and other forms of financial aid is that you’re required to repay loans, usually with interest.
Loans can be private or federal direct.