Compare financial aid offers checklist
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Compare my offers
| College 1 | College 2 | College 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full cost of attendance (one year) | |||
| My own extra costs | |||
| A. Total cost | |||
| Grants | |||
| Scholarships | |||
| B. Free money | |||
| Net cost (A minus B) | |||
| Loans offered | |||
| Work or campus job | |||
| Savings and family help | |||
| Still missing | |||
| Deadline to accept |
Questions to ask each financial aid office:
- Is this offer for one year or every year?
- What do I need to keep my grants next year?
- Did you receive my AB 540 affidavit?
- Can you review my offer if my family's situation changed?
From Compare financial aid offers. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.