What kind of aid is available?
There are three basic types of financial aid: Need-based financial aid: This type of aid is based on an evaluation of your financial need and is processed by the University of Minnesota Office of Student Finance. It includes the Minnesota State Grant, Federal Pell Grant, Ford Federal Direct Subsidized Loan, and assorted University of Minnesota Trust loans and grants. Supplementary loans: These loans are not need-based and are designed to supplement the parent/student contribution to your educational costs. They can be used alone or in conjunction with need-based financial aid to finance your study abroad costs. Supplementary loans involve a separate application process through the Office of Student Finance and include the Ford Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Student Educational Loan Fund (SELF), and Ford Federal Direct PLUS (i.e. loan for parents). Scholarships: An expanding variety of study abroad scholarships are available to University of Minnesota students.
There are three basic types of financial aid: • Need-based financial aid: This type of aid is based on an evaluation of your financial need and is processed by the CSUF Office of Financial Aid. It includes the Cal Grant, Federal Pell Grant, Stafford Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, and Cal State Fullerton scholarships. • Supplementary loans: These loans are not need-based and are designed to supplement the parent/student contribution to your educational costs. They can be used alone or in conjunction with need-based financial aid to finance your study abroad costs. Supplementary loans involve a separate application process through the Office of Financial Aid and include the Stafford Federal Unsubsidized Loan, and PLUS (i.e. loan for parents). • Scholarships: An expanding variety of study abroad scholarships are available to students. Check out the study abroad scholarship information, or talk with the Study Abroad Advisor for information on other scholarship opportunities.
Need-based financial aid: This type of aid depends on an evaluation of your financial need and is processed by the UNCG Financial Aid Office. It includes all federal grants, federal loans, and assorted state- and institutionally-based loans and grants. Supplementary loans: These loans are not need-based and are designed to supplement the parent/student contribution to your educational costs. These can be used along or in conjunction with need-based financial aid to finance your study abroad costs. These loans may involve a separate application process. Scholarships: Undergraduate students that receive various UNCG-based scholarship support (e.g. Competitive Scholars, Bryan Scholars, Reynolds Scholars, NC Teaching Fellows, etc.) can apply this support to approved UNCG study abroad programs. Additionally, the International Programs Center administers a substantial travel grant program for UNCG study abroad programs through its Endowment for International Programs.
