Gift Aid
Gift Aid is "free money" that does not need to be repaid, usually a scholarship or grant, that a student earns through a talent, achievement, or skill. Grants and scholarships can be an important part in paying for college鈥攅specially since it鈥檚 money you don鈥檛 have to pay back.
Self-Help Aid
Self Help Aid is money awarded to students that must be paid back, or requires something in return such as work hours - i.e. loans and work study.