Despite most of the students graduate with a significant amount of debt, still billions of dollars are given away.
To receive federal state grants, a student has to fill up FAFSA application for federal student aid. You will receive an award letter describing your financial package.
All the grants do not need to be paid back. Student can avail scholarships which are similar to grants. There are unusual scholarships for students which do not require good academic achievement or performance in athletes.
