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When reviewing a financial aid award letter, which of the following typically represents 'gift aid' that does not need to be repaid?

A Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
B Federal Work-Study
C Institutional Scholarship
D Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Gift aid includes grants and scholarships, which do not need to be repaid. Institutional Scholarships, along with federal/state grants, fall into this category. Loans and Work-Study are forms of self-help aid.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "When reviewing a financial aid award letter, which of the following typically represents 'gift aid' that does not need to be repaid?" is Option C: Institutional Scholarship.

The other options — A) Federal Direct Subsidized Loan, B) Federal Work-Study, D) Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan — are incorrect for this College Advising question. As explained above: Gift aid includes grants and scholarships, which do not need to be repaid. Institutional Scholarships, along with federal/state grants, fall into this category. Loans and Work-Study are forms of self…

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