Types of Aid WPI’s Office of Financial Aid is here to help you and your family find ways to make a great college education an affordable reality. You can choose from a variety of financial aid options to decide what makes works best for your situation: Scholarships and grants – these can be either need- or merit-based Outside scholarships - from sources outside of WPI, not WPI-affiliated Loans & financing options Student employment Assistantships or fellowships for graduate students WPI’s tuition incentive program for recent alumni Site Menu Sidebar Menu Financial Aid Types of Aid Federal Work Study Program Community Service Work Study Scholarships & Grants WPI Merit-Based Scholarships Global Scholarship Outside Scholarships Loans & Financing Options Emergency Assistance & Special Circumstances Graduate Assistantships Graduate Fellowships WPI Alumni Tuition Incentive Financial Literacy Tuition & Financial Aid for Online Programs Net Price Calculator