Types of Aid

Most undergraduate students at the University of Idaho receive some form of financial assistance, which can include:

Grants — these are financial awards that you do not have to pay back. The amount of the grant can vary for each student and depends on the results of the FAFSA.

Scholarships — like a grant; a scholarship is a financial award that you do not have to pay back. Some scholarships are based on financial need, while others are based on your good grades, your demonstrated leadership, and/or other types of accomplishments.

Loans — We are a direct lending institution, which means that we lend you money directly from the federal government. Loans are funds that you will not have to start repaying until after you leave college. 

Employment — You will have employment options at the University of Idaho. The first kind of employment is called work-study. Your eligibility is based on the results of the FAFSA. We can also help you find jobs on and off campus through our job location and development program. This program is open to all students. There are jobs for you in Moscow if you would like to work part-time.