There are 4 types of Financial Aid you can receive to help you pay for college.

• Scholarships
• Need based or merit based, or a combination of both
• Come from a variety of sources: Schools & school donors / supporters, community organizations / associations, non-profits, corporations, and more.
• Requirements / qualifications are determined by the funding organization or entity.
• Do not have to be paid back
• You may/may not have to reapply annually to renew while in school.
• Grants
• Do not have to be paid back.
• You typically do have to renew annually.

• Loans
• Must be paid back
• Work study
• Jobs on campus where part/all of the pay goes towards expenses

PCS Financial Aid Overview & Scholarship Search Engines
Student Services / Financial Aid Resources and Scholarship Search Engines 

Pinellas County Schools List of Scholarships:
Student Services / Financial Aid & Scholarships 

PCS Bright Futures Community Service
Student Services / Bright Futures Community Service 

Bright Futures Academic, Testing, and Community Service Requirements
Bright Futures Student Handbook 

Bright Futures Application:
Under First- Time Applicants, click Create a Student Account:
Home - Florida Student Scholarship & Grant Programs

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