🗺️ State aid
Grants from your state
Most states offer grants on top of federal aid. Pick your state to see the main programs, what to file and when. Most only need the FAFSA, but deadlines can be early and some money runs out.
Use the state where the student lives. Going to college in another state? Check both, and ask the college.
We checked these in November 2026. States change programs and dates often, so always confirm on the state's own site before you rely on a date. Cards marked "Confirm on the state site" had at least one detail we couldn't check on an official page.