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There are two main types of aid:
Merit-based Aid is given to students who have a special characteristic, skill, talent or ability. A scholarship is an example of merit-based aid. Merit-based aid is usually a gift that does not have to be paid back, although students who get merit aid sometimes have to promise to teach or perform some other service when they finish school. Learn more about scholarships here.
Need-based Aid is given to students who can show they need financial assistance to pursue an education beyond high school. Most financial aid is awarded on the basis of need. There are three kinds of need-based aid:
One of the principles behind need-based aid is that students and their families should pay for educational expenses to the extent they are able. If you think your educational expenses are more than you and your family can afford, you should apply for need-based financial aid.
Consortium agreements exist between two schools whereby money is transferred from the student's "home school" to their "host school" for payment of course(s) at the host institution. Students must see their "home school" financial aid office for instructions. For further information and to complete the agreement. NVCC students may contact the Financial Aid Office at 203-575-8274.
To find out more information on filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, visit our Apply page.
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