If you applied for — and were denied — a student loan, you can still find funding and also improve your chances of obtaining financial aid. Various types of grants and scholarships are available, including:, which are typically awarded to undergraduate students, don’t have to be repaid unless your enrollment status changes .
is available for those who commit to spend at least four years teaching in a high-need field at an elementary or secondary school . This grant is capped at $4,000, and some of the high-need fields include mathematics, science , foreign language, and special education. You’ll need to complete the FAFSA for this grant as well.