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Grants<\/h1>\n \n
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There are many types of aid available to make college more affordable. Gift aid, also known as grant aid, is financial aid that you do not have to pay back during or after college. These are awarded based on financial need and academic performance.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Purdue\u2019s Boiler Gold Grant covers tuition, fees and books for up to eight semesters for Indiana students with an individual or family income below $80,000 or Pell Grant eligible.<\/p>\n

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Types of Grants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several types of grants outlined here. When you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid\u202f(FAFSA)<\/a>, you are automatically considered for these grants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Federal Grants <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These grants are awarded based on different eligibility criteria as determined through your FAFSA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n