Contact Us and Forms Types of aid Scholarships 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 scholarship is financial aid that does not have to be paid back. Scholarships have differing eligibility criteria and deadlines, so it is important that you read scholarship descriptions carefully.