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Types of Financial Aid

Educational costs vary by program and can be supported or alleviated through a variety of sources, including private funds and loans, government loans and grants, scholarships, on- and off-campus employment opportunities and external awards. Each student is encouraged to maximize as many of these options as possible to reduce their overall academic costs.

  • Federal grants:
    • Pell Grant
    • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
    • Federal Work Study (FWS)
  • Scholarships:
    • LaGuardia Community College Foundation Scholarship
    • External Scholarships
  • State Aid:
    • Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) 
    • Excelsior Scholarship
    • Part-TimeTuition Assistance Program (PTAP)
    • Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS)
  • Federal Loans:
    • Federal Direct Student Loan

For more information on the types of financial aid available to you at LaGuardia, please see our Paying for School video below and alternative sources, including aid for international students.

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