financial aid packages

A financial aid package is a combination of funds offered to help students pay for college. It can include grants (which don't need to be repaid), scholarships (awarded based on merit or other criteria), work-study (part-time jobs on campus), and loans (borrowed money to be repaid later). The package is tailored to the student's financial situation and may vary in amount. The goal is to make college more affordable by combining different types of aid to cover tuition, fees, housing, and other expenses.