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Types of Financial Aid

Explore types of aid

Grants

Federal, state, and institutional grants for undergraduate students

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Loans

Federal, state, and university loans, plus resources for loan management

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Private loans

Provided by a commercial, state-affiliated, or institutional lender

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Scholarships

Undergraduate, prestigious, and outside scholarships, plus application tips

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Work-Study

Federal and institutional work-study and employment resources

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Federal aid programs

Resources for out-of-state students

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Tuition assistance programs

UC Blue and Gold, Middle Class Scholarship, and the Native American Opportunity Plan

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Defined assistance programs

Alan Patee scholarship, EOP cognitive testing fund, student-parent resources, veterans' education benefits

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Special programs

Summer sessions, study abroad, intercampus visitors, Washington program, UC Center Sacramento

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