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Notification of the terms and requirements of the financial aid package offered by a college.

A financial aid application required by some schools in addition to the FAFSA.

A program that allows students to alternate college studies with salaried work experience off-campus.

The annual cost of attending college that is used to determine a student’s financial need.  It includes tuition, books, fees, room and board, transportation and out-of-pocket expenses.  Also referred to as the student expense budget.

An unmarried student under the age of 24 who has no dependents and who is at least partially dependent on parental support

The total amount a student and his or her family are expected to pay toward college costs from their income and assets.

A formula established by Congress that evaluates the expected family contribution to determine eligibility for all types of financial aid.

A federally sponsored campus-based program that provides employment opportunities for students with demonstrated need.

The total financial aid award offered to the student, which may include grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study.

The amount by which a student’s estimated family contribution falls short of covering the cost of attendance.

A form distributed by the federal government for use by students applying for federal financial aid programs.  May be mailed or filed electronically using FAFSA on the Web.

Student financial aid, such as scholarships and grants, which does not have to be repaid and does not require a student’s being employed.

A financial award that does not have to be repaid.

A formula used to determine eligibility for college money.

Money borrowed that must be paid back with interest.

 Student financial aid, such as loans and federal work-study jobs, which require repayment or a student’s being employed.

A report produced by the U.S. Department of Education and sent to students who have applied for federal student financial aid.  It contains either a number called the expected family contribution or a request for further information.

Monetary award that does not have to be repaid.

Alternative method of payment designed by colleges, bands, insurance companies and financial management organizations.  Most offer either prepayment or installment options.