Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Financial Aid

This is one of the trickiest things to navigate when seeking higher education. Basically, each student must file a FAFSA before s/he will be eligible for federal aid. Aid is determined based on this simple formula:

Cost of Attendance (COA)
- Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)
= Financial Aid Award

The COA varies from institution to institution, and is based on things such as tuition, room and board, books, and transportation. The award granted is subject to yearly maximums. The links below provide information on various aspects of aid.

EFC Calculator

FAFSA Online

Education Resource Organizations Directory

Jeanette Rankin Foundation

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