DCCCD: Types of Financial Aid

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Types of Financial Aid

Financial aid may be categorized into three types:

Gift aid, which includes grants and scholarships that you are not required to repay, except as mandated (see grant repayment requirements).
Work study, which involves an award that must be earned through employment.
Loans, which, with the exception of allowed loan forgiveness programs, must be repaid.

You should become completely familiar with the terms and conditions of any financial aid award you accept. If you have questions about a specific award, contact the Financial Aid Office at the college you plan to attend.