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Finaid.orgTips:
Financialaidletter.com
Things you should know about financial aid (FAQ's):
College costs consist of:
Most financial aid is awarded according to need. The application process consists of collecting family's income, assets, etc. and determining what the expected family contribution (EFC) will be. Colleges use various methods to
determine the EFC amount.
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Weighing Out The Alternatives/Options:
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FAQS:
3 Main Types:
Resources for students:
- Grants/scholarships local scholarships are very valuable students & families should be wary of scholarship scams...Handout 8K: Avoiding scholarship scams
- Loans
- Work study
Resources for students:
- Handout 8I: Creative avenues of financial aid
- Students interested in the military Handout 8L: ROTC FAQ's Answers & common questions