Use this worksheet to compare financial aid award letters (up to 3) that you’ve received from colleges and universities to which you’ve been admitted. Award letters detail how much a college can offer in terms of financial assistance.
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You'll need to know your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). If you don't know, use the FAFSA4caster to find out.
Cost of Attendance
Estimate of expenses to attend this college/university
Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
Financial Need
How much that needs to be covered.
Financial need = the Cost of Attendance - the Expected Family Contribution
Gift Aid
Free money you've received.
Federal Aid
ISAC Grants & Scholarships
Federal Work Study
Loan Aid
Financial aid that will need to be repaid.
Student Loans
Total Student Loan Aid