Your father lost his job and the family's income became much lower. You receive money from the government to pay for college.

You entered your painting in a contest and won $750 to pay for your college expenses.

You work in an office on campus after class every day.

You received $3000 per year from the lottery funds in your state. Every high school graduate can receive this aid if they attend an in-state college.

You received $4000 from the federal government because you promised to teach in a school that serves low-income students after graduation. If you change your mind, you will have to repay the full amount.

You were a high school athlete. The university is paying your tuition while you play on the college team.

Your parents borrowed money through a US government program for parents of college students.

You were raised by a single parent. Your family income qualified you to receive a need-based award from the US government.

You are going to school to study voice performance, and you receive $1000 per semester because you sing in the college choir.

You work 20 hours per week in the library at your college.

Your family qualified for a federal government program that reduced the interest on the money you borrowed to pay for college.

Your mom works for a company that will pay 50% of your tuition at any in-state public college.

You receive a $1000 award to help pay for college from a local community organization in recognition of your volunteer activities.

Your other financial aid did not cover all of your college costs, so you borrowed money from a private lender.

You work in the college's computer lab three days per week.

Your PSAT scores qualified you as a National Merit Scholar. Several schools have offered you free tuition.