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Think you can’t afford college? Think again! There are multiple ways to pay for college, including some free ones, making a higher education more affordable and leaving you with less student debt.
Keep reading for information on ways to pay for college and steps to apply for financial aid. ## Ways To Pay For College **Grants & Scholarships** This is free money, meaning it does not need to be repaid! The more you apply for, the better your chances of reducing the amount you pay out of pocket.
Grants and scholarships -- of any size – are valuable because they may cover tuition, fees, room and board and/or books. Most grants and scholarships are awarded based upon financial need or merit; i.e., based on academic achievement or a combination of academics, talents, traits or interests. The best source of information for federal, state, and college grants and scholarships is the financial aid office at your preferred college.
Visit your preferred college’s financial aid website to review available programs. In addition, private scholarships are available for all kinds of interests and circumstances. Do your research using credible online scholarship search tools, such as FastWeb.
com. And, don’t forget to ask your family, friends and school counselors about scholarship opportunities available through schools, employers, individuals, private companies, nonprofits, faith-based organizations or professional organizations.
* Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) * Virginia Commonwealth Award (state grant) * Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program (state grant) * Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program (state grant) * Two-Year College Transfer Grant (state grant) * Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program * Workforce Credential Grant (state grant) The federal work-study program is a way for students with financial need to earn money to help pay for college expenses.
Students work part time on or off campus while enrolled in college and generally earn hourly federal minimum wages, which cannot exceed a specific number of work hours per year. You must submit a FAFSA to qualify for the program. Sometimes, grants and scholarships may not cover your entire tuition bill.
In such cases, students can apply for loans. A loan is money you borrow and must pay back with interest. Be sure you understand your options and responsibilities before you sign the dotted line.
In the majority of cases, it is better to borrow money from the federal government, which offers lower interest rates, more borrower protections and better repayment options than private loans. You must submit the FAFSA to qualify for a federal student loan.
* Federal Direct Subsidized Loans * Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans * Federal Direct PLUS Loans **Tuition Waivers and Savings Programs** Certain students may receive a tuition waiver, which can significantly reduce or eliminate the amount of tuition paid. Waivers are available for adopted and foster children, senior citizens, employees, dislocated workers and others in special circumstances.
To find what types of waivers are available, call your preferred college’s financial aid office. The Academic Common Market (ACM) is a tuition-savings program administered by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) and 15 member states. The arrangement allows students to pay in-state tuition rates at out-of-state public institutions while studying in select programs not available in their home state.
Numerous undergraduate and graduate programs are currently available through the ACM for Virginia residents. Students, who meet the eligibility requirements may apply by submitting an application to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). Virginia529 plans also help families save for college.
With a 529 account, your money grows free from federal taxes and may be used to fund qualified higher education expenses at eligible educational institutions nationwide. Contact Virginia529 for more information. * Full list of Virginia’s available financial aid programs * List of Virginia colleges’ and universities’ deadlines to submit financial aid applications * FAFSA information.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Students nominated by the School of Education and Human Development in Virginia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000 per academic year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program is funded by State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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A compliance roadmap published August 19 lays out what colleges and universities have to certify before the 2026-2027 academic year — and two of the items get almost no attention. FAR 52.222-90 must be flowed into existing contracts by December 31, 2026. And under EO 14282, certification of Section 117 foreign gift compliance is now expressly material to False Claims Act liability and to receiving federal grant funds at all. Here is the full stack, the dates, and what a defensible file looks like.
Read articleFederal appropriators added $15 billion in new Pell Grant funding to the FY 2026 appropriations package on top of the standard appropriation level — a response to a structural shortfall that CBO scored at $5.4 billion in FY 2026 and $11.5 billion in FY 2027. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget projects a cumulative gap of $61 billion to $97 billion through 2035 even after the one-time fix. Meanwhile, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act expanded eligibility to short-term Workforce Pell programs, adding $2 to $6 billion in new costs. The Pell program is the foundation of need-based federal student aid, but the structural mismatch between rising costs and appropriations is a permanent feature now. Here is what that means for institutions, foundations, and state higher-ed agencies.
Read articleThe Pell Grant program faces a $104-132 billion shortfall over the next decade. With 7.5 million students at risk, education funders and grant-seeking organizations need strategies now.
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