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Page 1 next page >> Wondering how to pay for college can be a frightening prospect. Education costs seem to always be on the rise, and if your family isn't wealthy, you may be afraid you can't afford to go to college at all. Fortunately, there are a lot of options available for students today to assist with the costs of college. Before you start panicking about how expensive it is going to be, do your homework. Things to Know When Applying for Financial Aid 1. What's the average total cost (including tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation, and other personal expenses) for the first year? 2. How much am I going to spend on room and board? What are the pros and cons of living in university residences as opposed to private accommodation? 3. How much will total costs increase each year? 4. Does financial need have an impact on admission decisions? 5. How much do I have saved and how much can my family contribute? Top 10 Things to Ask Your Financial Aid Officer 1. What are all the different types of financial aid available? What are the differences between them? 2. What application forms are required to complete the financial aid process? What is the priority deadline? 3. When will I be notified about financial aid award decisions? 4. How much financial aid will I receive? 5. If the financial aid award package isn't enough to make it possible for me to attend my preferred college, under what conditions, if any, will next page >> |
