Financial Aid Resources

Understanding Financial Aid Awards Slideshow from  the 2/13/2023 Zoom webinar.

Sample Award Letter Shows you an annotated example of a typical Financial Aid Award Offer.  For most colleges, this will be in your personal account under Awards or Awards Overview.

Evaluating Financial Aid Award Letters  An excellent, detailed explanation of how to evaluate Financial Aid Awards, including 10 questions to ask Financial Aid Administrators.

Comparing Award Letters Use this  simple chart to compare net costs to attend the colleges which have accepted you.   Click here for an example of how to complete the chart.

Check out Federal Student Loans Basics for Students. This brochure from Federal Student Aid is an excellent guide to understanding the student loan program. Be sure to check out the last page for a glossary of important financial aid terms.

Student Loan Repayment Simulator will help you determine what your student loan payments will be.