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Author(s):Federal Student Aid
Title:Federal Student Aid: Grant Programs Factsheet
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Organization:Federal Student Aid
Short Description:The federal government provides grant funds for students attending colleges, including career colleges and universities. Grants, unlike loans, do not have to be repaid.
Annotation:The federal government provides grant funds for students attending colleges, including career colleges and universities. Grants, unlike loans, do not have to be repaid. The major federal student aid grant programs are briefly described in this factsheet.
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College and Career Planning (for Students)
Documents
Federal Financial Aid Resources
Financial Aid, Affordability, Tuition, and Costs
Need-based Aid
Pell Grants

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