Data Dictionary

Federal Pell Grant Eligibility

The share of degree-seeking undergraduates eligible for a Federal Pell Grant.

Also: Pell, Pell eligible

Federal Work-Study

A federal program that lets students earn money through part-time work.

Also: Work-study

Grant (Financial Aid)

Financial aid, typically from the federal government, that usually does not have to be repaid.

Scholarship

Financial aid that does not have to be repaid, from the University or private organizations.

Student Loan

Borrowed aid from federal or private sources, repaid with interest.