Real grant information for real college students.
Campus Grants helps students and families understand the full range of college grant programs — on-campus, federal, state, and private — with clear, practical information before the application process begins.
Grant research designed for campus-bound students.
We focus specifically on grant-based college funding — the aid you do not have to repay — and how to research it effectively before you apply.
Campus-based grants
Learn how colleges and universities award their own grant funds, including need-based institutional aid, departmental grants, and merit awards offered directly by the school.
Federal grant programs
An overview of federal grants — how they work, what FAFSA determines, and what to expect from campus-based federal aid programs including Pell and SEOG.
Private grant research
How to identify foundation grants, employer-sponsored education funds, and other non-institutional grant sources available to college students.
The right research before you apply can change your outcome.
Most students underestimate how much grant funding is available at the campus level — or assume they will not qualify without checking first. Campus Grants helps you understand what to look for before you commit.
Start here before you apply.
How campus-based aid works
What makes campus-based aid different from federal programs, how schools manage their own grant funds, and what to ask your school's aid office about institutional awards.
Reading your award letter
A guide to understanding each component of a school's financial aid offer before accepting or declining.
Grant renewal basics
What students typically need to maintain to keep grant eligibility from year to year.
Start your campus grant research.
Submit an information request and we will provide a clear starting point for researching campus and college grant programs.