Types of Financial Aid

You have many options available to cover educational costs, including aid from federal, state, College, and private sources. We encourage all students to explore the diverse types of financial assistance available to them.

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Awarding Philosophy

The College for Creative Studies makes every effort to remove cost as a barrier to education and makes fair and equitable awards for all students. CCS uses merit and need components to determine the percentage of gift aid students receive from all sources.

Self-help aid is awarded according to the student’s need, eligibility and available funding.

Grants & Scholarships

Merit and need-based scholarships and grants are awards that do not require repayment.

Loan Programs

Loans are financial aid components available to U.S. citizens that require repayment — with interest.

Work Study & Campus Jobs

CCS commits funds to supplement Federal Work-Study grants so that any student interested in securing on-campus employment can earn an hourly wage.