There are a number of types of financial aid, and applying is easy. Use the table below to explore the various types of financial aid.
Types of Aid
College is expensive, but thanks to the several aid package options we offer, it’s manageable. Explore the several types of aid you could benefit from.
Expand AllCollapse AllGrant aid is "free money," which means that you do not have to pay it back. Explore the federal and state grants for which you may be eligible.
Loans are financial aid funds that you must pay back. You may be able to take advantage of several loan programs at NSCC.
Scholarships to incoming, current and graduating students are based on grades, community involvement, extracurricular activities, athletics, arts, or other distinctions.
Are you a member of the National Guard, a Veteran, active military personnel, or the dependent of a Veteran? Find out if you qualify for educational benefits like the GI Bill® and others.
Federal Work-study offers jobs for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to your course of study.
Effective July 1, 2023, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts created a pathway to expand access to in-state tuition as well as state financial aid to students who have attended Massachusetts high schools for at least three years, obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent in Massachusetts, and met other documentati
on requirements.