Question

exploring different ways to pay for college
which statement best defines a grant?
a grant is a loan offered to students to help pay for education - related expenses
a grant is a loan offered to anyone who is thinking about attending college
a grant is money given by an organization for a specific purpose
a grant is an educational plan in which students alternate between studying at school and working at a company or service

Explanation:

A grant is a form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid, given by organizations (like governments or colleges) for specific purposes (often education-related). The first two options incorrectly label grants as loans, and the third option accurately describes grants as funds given for a specific purpose.

Answer:

C. A grant is money given by an organization for a specific purpose