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