Trying to understand all things student aid can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not familiar with the vocabulary. We’ve got you covered with an easy-to-use financial aid dictionary that provides simple definitions of commonly used—and confused—terms.
Financial Aid
So you’ve submitted your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and applied to schools. How do you know what to do when you start to receive your financial aid offers? Here’s what you need to know about aid offers and what steps to take next.
Does your financial aid offer include Direct Subsidized Loans and Direct Unsubsidized Loans? Learn how they compare so you can make a more informed choice.
Track your federal student aid during college or career school with these four tools. Stay in the know and make informed financial choices.
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