Financial Aid 101

2. Aid Calculator A tool that allows students to estimate the cost of attending college.
4. Loan that does accrue interest while in school which the borrower is fully responsible for paying the interest
5. Funds borrowed to help pay for college
6. An estimate of what expenses are usually incurred by students enrolled at a particular college is called ____ of Attendance
8. Abbreviation for Free Application for Federal Student Aid
11. A legal document/agreement a student borrows money from a bank to pay for your education and then promise to repay with interest after you finish college is called _____________ Note.
12. Study Opportunity for a student to work part-time usually on campus to help fund your education expenses.
16. A student loan that the federal government pays interest on as long as the student is in school at least half-time
17. Postponing your loan payments.
18. State College Families of four making around $56,000 or less would receive_____ _______ _____ Grant
20. A monthly fee charged when you take out a loan.
23. Bound Scholarship that you apply for in the middle school
25. Students receive this after completing the FAFSA: _____ Aid Report

1. What month does the FAFSA open every year?
3. Aid This office helps students apply for and receive student loans, grants, work-study and scholarships.__________ ___ Office.
6. An estimate of the amount of money the student and parents must pay toward college expenses is called Expected Family ____
7. The money paid to attend college called.
9. A_____ letter from the college financial aid office that is sent to the student listing all financial aid awarded to the student.
10. Apply for as many ________ as you can, they're the best financial aid.
13. What is the acronym for Washington Application for State Financial Aid.
14. Financial aid that does not have to be paid back, such as scholarships and grants is called ____Aid.
15. A Federal program based on substantial financial need, and which does not need to be repaid.
18. Website used to help you find scholarships.
19. The difference between the cost of attendance (COA) at a school and your Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
21. Financial aid that is awarded based on a student's financial circumstance and can be awarded in the form of grants, loans, or work-study is called ____based.
22. Scholarships that are awarded based on a student's achievements such as academic, leadership, or artistic talent are ____ based.
24. ID A username and password that allows you to access your FAFSA is called ____ ____