Financial Aid Glossary Crossword

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  1. 4. A federal student aid program that provides part-time employment while you are enrolled in school to help pay your education expenses.
  2. 12. Money awarded to students based on academic or other achievements to help pay for education expenses.
  3. 13. A nonfederal loan made by a lender such as a bank, credit union, state agency, or school.
  4. 16. This is the number that’s used to determine your eligibility for federal student financial aid.
  5. 18. An allowance for the cost of housing and food while attending college or career school.
  6. 19. An agreement by which a student borrows money from a bank to pay for their education and then pays the money back with interest after they finish studying.
  7. 20. Financial aid based on a student's skill or ability.
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  1. 1. The difference between the cost of attendance (COA) at a school and your Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
  2. 2. The total amount it will cost you to go to school—usually stated as a yearly figure.
  3. 3. A loan based on financial need for which the federal government pays the interest that accrues while the borrower is in school.
  4. 5. A loan for which the borrower is fully responsible for paying the interest regardless of the loan status.
  5. 6. This office helps students apply for and receive student loans, grants, work-study and scholarships.
  6. 7. A tool that allows current and prospective students, families, and other consumers to estimate the cost of attending a particular college or career school.
  7. 8. A summary of the information you submitted on your FAFSA.
  8. 9. The office that is responsible for billing of student tuition accounts.
  9. 10. A username and password combination that allows you to access your FAFSA.
  10. 11. A federal grant for undergraduate students with financial need.
  11. 14. Financial aid, often based on financial need, that does not need to be repaid.
  12. 15. An offer from a college or career school that states the type and amount of financial aid the school is willing to provide if you accept admission at that school.
  13. 17. A loan expense charged for the use of borrowed money.