Mission Viejo High School

School campus

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Federal Aid: Aid that comes from the U.S. government. Usually distributed through the college.

Gift Aid: Financial aid that does not need to be paid back:

  • Grants - Typically based on financial need
  • Scholarships - Typically based on achievement or talent.

Loans: Funds that must be paid back later, with interest. Federally-guaranteed loans can be from a private lender (e.g. a bank) or form the federal government (administered by the college). Private loans are offered by private lenders with terms set by the lender, not the government.

Private Aid: Financial aid from non-goverment sources.