Van Buren R-1 School District

Understand Student Aid - Educate Yourself

There are three types of federal student aid:

• Grants—financial aid that doesn't have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund)

• Work-study—a work program through which you earn money to help you pay for school

• Loans—borrowed money for college or career school; you must repay your loans, with interest

Apply for federal student aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form.

And remember, the first F in “FAFSA” stands for “free”—you shouldn’t pay to fill out the FAFSA form!