Financial aid is monetary assistance that is available to students and their families to help pay the costs associated with attending a post-secondary institution. It is money to help offset the cost difference between what the student and family can contribute toward the education and the total cost of attendance at the school.
Most often, financial aid will come to you in the form of a package consisting of a combination of the different types of aid available. The combination of aid offered depends on the availability of funds, your eligibility, the timeliness with which you apply, and your grade level.
SOURCE: http://www.wisconsinmentor.org/Pay_for_College/Financial_Aid_Overview/Introduction.aspx
Visit or contact a financial aid professional at a WFIC college or university to learn more about how you can afford to go to college.
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