The U.S. Department of Education Financial Aid offers several opportunities to help fund your education.

Pell Grants unlike loans, do not have to be repaid. Generally, Pell Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not already earned a bachelor's or professional degree:

Stafford Loans are subsidized loans awarded on the basis of financial need. You will not be charged any interest before you begin repayment or during authorized periods of deferment). The federal government "subsidizes" the interest during these periods. An unsubsidized loan is not awarded on the basis of need. You'll be charged interest from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full.

Additional information about government financial assistance may be found here.

For information about other federal aid be sure and visit the Federal Student Aid website. There is also a site to help you complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid!