<h1>Financial Aid for Undergraduate Students</h1>
<p>If this is the first time you are filing for financial assistance and you want to be acquainted with the way to get the ball rolling, we will help you out in finding your way. It is certainly true that obtaining financial aid for college is not as complicated as you may think. </p>
<p>Although the process of financial aid is quite a bit different for every student, there are some things which are true for everyone. The first thing is to apply even though you think will not qualify. A lot of factors are involved in determining your eligibility for financial aid; you won’t be able to know them unless you try.</p>
<p>The second thing is your eligibility for Federal Student Aid programs, many other private loans, as well as scholarships, is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is essential to file the <a href=”http://www.thedegree.com/the-facts/financial-aid/apply-for-federal-student-aid.html”>FAFSA</a>.</p>
<h2>Types of Student Aid</h2>
<p>Federal Student Aid</p>
<ul>
<li><a href=”http://www.thedegree.com/the-facts/financial-aid/grants/federal-pell-grants.html”>Federal Pell Grant</a></li>
<li><a href=”http://www.thedegree.com/the-facts/financial-aid/grants/federal-supplemental-education-opportunity-grant.html”>Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant</a></li>
<li>Federal Work Study</li>
<li><a href=”http://www.thedegree.com/the-facts/financial-aid/student-loans/federal-stafford-loan.html”>Federal Stafford Laon (FFELP/Direct)</a></li>
<li><a href=”http://www.thedegree.com/the-facts/financial-aid/student-loans/federal-perkins-loan.html”>Federal Perkins Loan</a></li>
<li><a href=”http://www.thedegree.com/the-facts/financial-aid/student-loans/federal-plus-loan.html”>Federal PLUS loan (available to parents of undergrad students</a></li>
</ul>
<p>State Aid</p>
<p>Institutional Assistance (money supplied by the school you attend)</p>
<p><a href=”http://www.thedegree.com/the-facts/financial-aid/scholarships/”>Scholarships</a></p>