Aid Programs
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Grants
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A grant is money awarded to you for the purpose
of paying for college. The money does not have to be paid back. Grants can
provide a foundation of financial aid upon which other funds may be added.
Typical grants include: Pell Grant, Academic Competitive Grant (ACG) and
National Science and Mathematics Access
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Loans - Government
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A loan is money you borrow for the purpose of paying for college. Loans have to be paid
back. There are variety of federal and state loans available to Boise State students.
The
Parent PLUS loan is
an excellent option for reducing the gap between the cost of attendance
and the aid offered to a student. The PLUS loan is also a low interest
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Loans - Alternative
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These may be
another financing option available through a private lender of your
choice. These loans will require eligibility based on the credit of the
student borrower and/or a co-signer. Your eligibility is usually limited
to your Boise State Cost of Attendance minus other aid. Use these private
alternative loans only if you need more loan assistance than is provided
through the government loan options above.
After researching your loan options, if you
have further questions about the private lenders, please make an
appointment to visit with a financial aid counselor. Appointments are
available in person or by phone.
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Work-Study
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Work-study is a
financial aid award that provides the opportunity to work and earn a
portion of the funds needed to cover your educational or living
expenses. You may apply for a special class of jobs open only to those
with a work-study award. However, it is your responsibility to match
your work-study award with a department who has funding available to
hire you. Employment is not guaranteed. Also, it is important to note, your award amount is not a
guaranteed earnings award – it is dependent on you working.
Work-study jobs are usually located on campus.
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Scholarships
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In
addition to the scholarships described on the Boise State Scholarship
website, you will find MANY scholarship opportunities through local high
school counselors, employers, civic groups and churches. Should you
receive private scholarships, you will need to report those to the
Financial Aid Office.
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Student Employment
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Students seeking student employment: If
you are looking for jobs (internships, part-time, temporary, summer, or
full-time employment where a degree is not required) while you are
attending Boise State, click on "BroncoJobs" to complete an on-line
Registration Request Form.
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Short-term Loans |
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Short-term loans are available to Boise State students. Loans are limited to one per semester
and may not exceed $250. A $25 service fee is assessed. Approval will be subject to
availability of funds and previous repayment record. Short-term loans are available
beginning the first day of each semester. The
Account Maintenance
Center (Administration Building Room 211) manages the Short-Term Loan program.
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