Contact Us and Forms Types of aid Grants Print Email File the FAFSA New 2024-25 FAFSA ScholarshipUniverse Net Price Calculator Types of aid Scholarships Grants Loans Private loans Federal Work-Study Cost of attendance Glossary of financial aid terms Resources A grant is financial aid that does not have to be paid back. Grants can come from federal, state or university funds to undergraduate students who demonstrate a high financial need. Grants may include: