Overview of Financial Aid Programs: 2024-25
This guide introduces the federal student aid programs, providing information on the Title IV programs, state aid, the Health and Human Services (HHS) programs, and other sources of financial assistance.
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Published April 2024
Learning Objectives
Lesson 1: Introduction to Financial Aid
- Understand the definition of financial aid;
- Understand the categories and types of financial aid;
- Recognize and understand the common sources; and
- Know the definitions of financial need and Title IV academic year.
Lesson 2: The Title IV Grant Programs
- Identify the Title IV grant programs;
- Know the purpose of each grant program;
- Understand program- specific eligibility criteria for each grant; and
- Understand the role the student aid index (SAI) plays in determining eligibility for each grant.
Lesson 3: Title IV Self-Help Programs
- Identify the Title IV self-help programs and their features;
- Recognize the purpose of loan programs versus employment programs; and
- Understand the eligibility criteria for each program.
Lesson 4: Other Assistance Programs
- Recognize other assistance programs; and
- Identify assistance programs for the health professions.