What government office administers financial assistance programs for postsecondary students?
Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, administers financial assistance programs for postsecondary students. 6. How do grants differ from typical student loans? Unlike typical student loans, students do not need to repay federal grants following graduation. 7. What are five federal grants offered by the government? The five student grants offered by the federal government include: • Federal Pell Grant • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) • Academic Competiveness Grant (ACG) • National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant • Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant 8. What steps should you take when choosing a postsecondary school? The steps prospective student should take when choosing a postsecondary school include: • Seek advice from their high school counselor. • Shop around to more than one school. • Pay a visit to their top schools’ campuses. • Don’t be afraid to ask pro
