The two forms of financial aid that require the student to bear the costs of college education are:
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Direct Loans: These are loans that students must repay with interest after graduation or when they drop below half-time enrollment.
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Work-Study Programs: Although they provide students with the opportunity to earn money for college through part-time work, the student is still responsible for covering their college expenses using the earnings from these jobs.
The other options (federal Pell grant, merit-based scholarships, and minority scholarships) do not require repayment or direct financial contribution from the student.