Financial Aid » Types of Aid

Types of Aid

Financial aid consists of many types of assistance.  The types of aid used at Grand Valley are:

• Student loans
• Parent loans
• Scholarships
• Grants
• Student employment/work study
• Graduate assistantships
• Tuition reimbursement
• Veterans benefits
• Tax credits
• Alternative loans

The assistance you are offered can be awarded by the federal or state government, Grand Valley, or a private donor.  Grand Valley strongly encourages all students to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as this is the primary application for the majority of financial aid.