You can get money for school in a variety of forms from the federal government. Learn here about all different kinds of aid that are available to you.
Loans
The US government is a key source of student loans:
- Direct Loans are for students to help you pay for your education.
- Direct PLUS Loans are for parents to help pay for their dependent children’s education.
Learn more about what it means to get a federal student loan and how you can use the money.
Grants
Federal grants are based on your financial need and don’t have to be repaid. Learn more about:
- Pell Grants
- Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
- Carl Perkins Grants
Work-study
You can get paid through work-study to work part-time at WCC or off campus while you attend school.
Questions?
Check out the US Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid website .