Compare aid offers and budget checklist
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Compare my aid offers
| Line | College 1 | College 2 | College 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees (in state price?) | |||
| Housing and food | |||
| Books, supplies, computer | |||
| Transportation | |||
| Personal costs | |||
| My own added costs | |||
| A. Total yearly cost | |||
| Cal Grant | |||
| Middle Class Scholarship | |||
| State University Grant or College Promise Grant | |||
| Campus grants | |||
| Outside scholarships | |||
| B. Gift aid (free money) | |||
| Net cost (A minus B) | |||
| Loans offered (not free) | |||
| Any federal aid listed? (ask the office) | |||
| Deadline to accept |
Questions for each financial aid office
- Is this offer for one year or every year?
- What do I need to do to keep each grant?
- Did you receive my AB 540 affidavit?
- Can you review my offer if my family's situation changed?
From Compare aid offers and budget. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.