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There are five general types of financial aid to help fund your education at Boise State.

Types of Aid

Ways to Fund Your Education

Grants

Grants are need-based financial aid that you do not need to repay if you meet all of the conditions of the award.

Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded on a merit or need basis and you don’t need to repay a scholarship if you meet all of the conditions of the award.

Work-Study

Work-study provides the opportunity for you to work on campus and earn a bi-weekly paycheck. Every dollar you earn is a dollar you won’t have to pay back later.

529 Plans

Also known as Education Savings Accounts, these plans allow families to save money for future educational costs.

Loans

Loans are aid you borrow and pay back to a federal or state institution, or private lenders.

Filling the Gap

Filling the Gap

Other Resources

Summer Financial Aid

Summer Financial Aid

Apply for Veterans Benefits

Apply for Veterans Benefits
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