援助的种类
的re are many types of aid available for students. Some programs run by Roger Williams are awarded by simply applying for admission, while others are awarded to students through a more formal aid application process. To ensure full consideration for all aid programs, you should complete the Free Application for Federal Student 援助 (FAFSA).
奖学金及助学金
Scholarships 和 grants are awarded to students to directly offset costs 和 do not need to be paid back. 的y can be awarded by the university, federal or state government or outside entities/agencies. Scholarships tend to be earned (“merit” aid) due to student qualities 和 qualifications (such as GPA, 考试成绩, essay/selection process) whereas grants (need-based aid) may be based on your financial circumstances 和 require the FAFSA or other demonstration.
RWU奖学金
每年, Roger Williams University provides over $59 million in merit-based aid through scholarships. All incoming students are eligible for merit-based aid offered by the University 和 it will be reviewed during the application process.
联邦和州补助金
Some students may be eligible for federal 和 state grant support to fund your education.
Learn more about Federal 和 State Grant Programs
捐赠奖学金
除了, incoming 和 returning students may be eligible for scholarships 和 grants based on certain characteristics.
Departmental Scholarships for 当前的学生
High-performing returning students have the opportunity to receive awards from academic departments at RWU.
贷款
贷款 provide funds to students 和/or parents as part of an agreement to pay the money back, 有兴趣地, 毕业后. 一般来说， 联邦政府 和 私人银行放款人 are the two most common providers of student or parent 贷款的选择 to consider as a tool to help pay for college. Various 贷款的选择 may be in the student or parent name 和 in some cases (such as international students) may require a co-signer.
在RWU, 我们可以帮助您了解利率, 贷款的选择, 和 various repayment options so you can make the best informed decision about student 和 parent borrowing.
联邦贷款选择
的 联邦政府 can provide loans to directly offset costs for students to attend school. 这包括直接贷款.
私人/替代贷款
Private bank lenders are another option for students to consider when thinking about paying for college. Other 贷款的选择 also exist which each have pros 和 cons for a family to carefully consider.
工作
学生就业 is a way for students to earn money to pay for educational expenses typically on a part-time basis. Unlike other types of financial aid, work earnings typically do not address your tuition 和 fees. Students receive a regular paycheck throughout the semester, 按工作时间计算, 就像平常的工作一样. Employment earnings therefore typically cover expenses such as books, 供应, 旅行, 和 entertainment rather than the tuition bill.
学生就业 may be awarded to you when you apply for financial aid (with funds coming from the Federal College 工作 Study program), while other jobs at RWU are open to any student.
RWU的工作可能在校内, off-campus in a community service related capacity, 或者可能是我们独特的一部分 合适的项目 which programs h和s-on experience 和 a mentor in an internship-like role over a three-year work opportunity.