Cost of College

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What are scholarships, grants, work study, and loans examples of?

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Financial Aid

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What is financial aid?

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Money given or loaned to assist in paying for college.

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What is the cost of taking classes or courses at a college or university called?

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Tuition and fees.

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If college costs $40,300 per year and a student receives $3,900 in scholarships, what is the estimated cost per year?

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$36,400.

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What is the cost of textbooks and course materials needed for college?

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Books and supplies.

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What is the term for money that is given to students to help pay for college that does not need to be repaid?

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Grant.

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What is the difference between a scholarship and a loan?

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A scholarship is money that does not need to be repaid, while a loan must be repaid with interest.

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What is a work-study program?

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A program that allows students to work part-time while attending college to help pay for their education.

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What does tuition cover?

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Tuition covers the cost of classes and courses at a college or university.

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What are common expenses students should budget for besides tuition?

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Books, supplies, housing, transportation, and meal plans.