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Estimate the gap you’ll need to cover after your financial aid.


 

Use this tool to calculate your school charges, input your financial aid awards, and determine how to cover the difference.

Enter School Charges

Plan for more than tuition. Your total cost of attendance can include travel, personal expenses, and other day-to-day costs. Part-time student employment can help offset these. If your financial aid package includes federal or institutional work-study, you’ll need to work scheduled hours to earn those funds—and availability may vary.

> Tuition & Fees
> Room & Housing
> Books & School Supplies
> Health Insurance Fee
> Other Fees
Total Charges

0

Enter Grants & Scholarships

Grants and scholarships are free money—no repayment required. Use them to the fullest before taking on student loans.

 

> Federal Pell Grant
> Federal SEOG Grant
> TEACH Grant
> State Grant
> College Grant
> College Scholarship
> Outside Scholarships & Grants
Total Grants & Scholarships

0
 

Resources for Payment

Before borrowing, tap into savings or other assets to cover costs. The less you borrow, the less interest you’ll pay over time.

 
> 529 Plan
> Coverdell Savings Account
> Other College Savings Account
> Parent Savings & Assets
> Student Savings & Assets
> Other
Total Resources

0
 

Meeting the Difference

After you’ve used savings, income, grants, and scholarships, loans can help cover the remaining balance.

 
> Tuition Payment Plan
> Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan
> Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
> Federal PLUS Loan
> State-Based Student Loan
> Private Education Loan
> Home Equity Loan
Total Loans

0

Meeting the Difference

If you still have a gap, explore your options: contribute more from savings or income, apply for additional scholarships, adjust your payment plan, or increase your loan amount.

 
> Total Charges0
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> Amount of Gift Aid
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> Amount Due to School
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> Resources Available
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> Amount Paid by Payment Plan
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> Amount Paid by Loans
Unmet Cost

0
 

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