Decoding the language of financial aid
To the average parent, it can feel like college financial aid representatives are speaking a whole different language. Inside Higher Education published a great piece on understanding “financial aid speak” from college financial aid offices.
Read the article to better understand some of the complicated terms financial aid officers use and what they mean for you as a parent, or student, paying for college. And make sure to check out our financial aid glossary for definitions of some common terms associated with financial aid and student loans.
As always, if you need help understanding financial aid or college loans, tweet us at @CFGCollege, send us a message, or give Rick and Andy a call at 1-888-234-3907.
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