Question: What is federal aid?
Answer: Federal aid is financial aid awarded to students by the federal government. Federal aid typically comes in four forms: grants, scholarships, loans, and work study programs.
What is federal aid?
By Karen Schweitzer, About.com
Federal Aid Resources
Federal Supplement GrantsFederal Pell GrantsMerit Based Government Grants
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