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    Financial Aid
    Every year, millions of dollars are given to college students to assist them with the expenses of higher education. Financial aid falls into four general categories: scholarships, grants, loans, and college work study.  Generally speaking, scholarships and grants do not have to be repaid, loans do (with interest).  College work study is a program which provides jobs for students at the college (or university) they attend.
    Scholarships - are generally awarded to students who show achievement in a particular area - academics, sports, music, etc.  Some scholarships are even available for students who graduated from a particular high school, or whose parents work for a specific company.  Many scholarships are available through the Murray State University Scholarship Office, but  scholarships are also available through private organizations and companies outside of MSU.  Below are links to some web sites where you can search for scholarships for which you may be qualified .
    • To apply for MSU scholarships, you complete an application each year; the deadline is February 1.
    • To apply for scholarships available outside of MSU, you must meet the requirements and deadline set forth by each scholarship applied for.
    • Hot Scholarship Tip: Spend time searching through the scholarship web sites and also apply for MSU scholarships.  You'll never receive a scholarship if you don't put forth the effort and apply!
    Grants - are awarded to students who have a financial need.  Grants are awarded by both the federal and state government.  The Pell Grant is the most widely known federal grant but the SEOG grant is also available for the financially neediest students.  The state of Kentucky awards two grants - the CAP Grant for students attending public colleges and universities, and the KTG Grant for students attending private institutions.
    • To apply for grants, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. We strongly encourage you to apply no later than March 1 each year.
    Loans -  must be repaid with interest.  A variety of loan programs are available for both students and parents of students.  All offer special terms so that the student can attend school without having to make payments while attending classes.  To qualify for these special loan programs, you must complete the FAFSA.  For more information about specific loan programs you may contact the Financial Aid Office

    Work Study - jobs are part-time jobs for students with a financial need.  Jobs are available in a wide variety of settings and work hours are tailored to meet your class schedule.  For more information contact the Financial Aid Office.
     

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