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First-generation college student using a laptop to search for grants and financial aid

How to Find and Apply for Grants as a First-Generation College Student

by Tien VO MD
August 5, 2026July 31, 2026

First-generation student grants are gift aid for college that you usually don’t repay, and you find them by starting with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA), then checking your college, state, community groups, and vetted…

Student reviewing a college financial aid offer showing scholarships and grants

The Difference Between Scholarships and Grants: What Every Student Should Know

by Tien VO MD
April 5, 2026March 31, 2026

Scholarships and grants are both forms of gift aid that can lower what you pay for college, and most students do not repay them. The main difference is how the money is awarded: grants usually…