The beauty of receiving grant money for college is that it doesn’t have to be paid back. It makes a lot of sense to pursue college grants, to the fullest extent, before taking out loans.
Most people have heard about Pell Grants but did you know that there are many other forms of grants? The Financial Aid Finder staff has put together profiles of many excellent student grant programs available from the state and federal government, colleges and universities, organizations, and other private entities: