Financial Aid
what is financial Aid?
what is financial Aid?
Financial aid is money to help pay for college or career school. Aid can come from:
- the U.S. federal government,
- the state where you live,
- the college you attend, or
- a nonprofit or private organization.
Use FAFSA4caster to get an estimate of how much aid you might receive from the U.S. Department of Education.
understanding A financial aid award letter
understanding A financial aid award letter
Once you have been accepted to a college and sent them your FAFSA, you will receive a financial aid award letter from that college in the mail.
In order to make an informed decision about college, you need to understand how much it will cost you per year.
Compare your financial aid award letters with this tool!