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Explore Your Financial Aid
Carteret Community College offers grants, scholarships, and work-study opportunities to help you pay for college. Some forms of financial aid are limited, so apply early
Types of Financial Aid
Financial aid includes a variety of sources. Below is a summary of the different types of financial aid. For more details, click the link in the “Aid Type” column.
| AID TYPE | DESCRIPTION | REPAYMENT REQUIRED? | CRITERIA | APPLICATION |
| Grants | State or federal money that is considered gift aid. | No, unless you fail to complete attempted classes. | Varies; must show financial need on the FAFSA. | Complete the FAFSA. |
| Scholarships | Gift aid awarded to students by the Carteret CC Foundation or outside groups. | No, unless you fail to complete attempted classes. | May consider grade point average (GPA), financial need, college major, or other factors. | Yes, complete the Scholarship Application. |
| Work-Study | Part-time work at competitive wages. | No. | Varies; must show financial need on the FAFSA. | Complete the FAFSA and Work-Study Interest Form |