Federal Pell Grants may be a way to pay for your undergraduate online degree. The amount is based on full-time or part-time status and dates of attendance.
For students with exceptional financial need, there is the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG).
Students who qualify for the Pell Grant and attended an academically rigorous high school program may qualify for the Academic Competitiveness Grant.
College juniors and seniors majoring in science, math or technology may be eligible for the National SMART Grant.
Many universities--including those online--will offer grants for particular groups such as women and minorities. Universities also offer grants for students studying specific fields such as computer technology.