It’s official, seniors. You’ve got exactly two months left in your high school career and at this point you’ve gotten a good deal of the heavy lifting involved in planning for college out of the way. Testing, the application process and FAFSA are all behind you. At this point, what you need to do is kick back and wait for the mail to start pouring in. But, of course, you’ll want to make sure that you know what all of the college correspondence you’re receiving means and how you should act upon it.
By now, you should have received acceptance letters to one or more of the colleges to which you’ve applied. Following close on the heels of these acceptance letters should be a notification of financial aid awards. It is essential that you compare all of the financial aid packages that you are offered. This is the key in determining the school that is the best financial fit for you.
Understanding the intricacies of these financial aid packages can be difficult at times. Fortunately, most schools will offer the assistance of financial aid counselors or staff to help you make sense of your letter. Feel free to contact the financial aid department of your choice school for clarification or assistance.
Another resource that students in Grant County have to help them understand their financial aid package is the National Center for College Costs. The Community Foundation of Grant County and Grant County’s five school systems have come together to bring the National Center for College Costs’ programming and expertise to the students of Grant County. The Center’s representatives have many years of experience working with financial aid and are committed to assisting Grant County students in finding the school that is the best financial fit. You can reach the National Center for College Costs at their toll free number, (877) 687-7291.
