The short version
- Most states use FAFSA results; some also have their own form.
- Many states require that you live in the state and attend school there.
- Some state programs are first come, first served.
Who runs them
Each state has a higher-education agency or commission that runs state grant programs. Its website lists programs, rules and dates.
Common rules
- Residency in the state for a set period.
- Attending an eligible school in the state.
- Filing the FAFSA, or a state form, by the state date.
Why timing matters
Some state programs have limited funds each year and pay eligible students in the order they file. That is why Scholuva dispatches talk about dates more than amounts.
How to find yours
Search for your state name with “higher education agency”, or ask a school counselor or financial aid office which state programs apply to you.
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