Navigating Financial Aid with DecidED

Navigating Financial Aid with DecidED

Open Ended

What expenses should be included when you consider Cost of Attendance for college?

Cost of Attendance

• Tuition

• Fees

• Housing (Room & Board)

• Books

• Transportation

• Technology

• Health Insurance

Poll

In your personal opinion, which of the following makes a school affordable?

• Tuition Costs are Covered

• Financial Aid Package with NO Loans

• Monthly Tuition Payment Plan

• $0 Out of Pocket Costs

Affordable Schools

• Grants & scholarships many not fully cover all costs, but filling the gap is manageable

• Work hours shouldn't make it difficult to focus on school

• Loans amount should not exceed what you expect to make after graduating in your discipline

Multiple Choice

According to the last slide, what would be your max loan debt after four years at an "affordable" school?

• $5,500

• $7,000

• $22,000

• $28,000

Somewhat Affordable

• Gap in Cost of Attendance between $7,000 and $11,000

• Increased amount of work hours, loans, and family contribution

Somewhat Affordable

• Gap in Cost of Attendance exceeds $11,000

• Anticipate 20+ of work hours

• High student loan debt burden by the time of graduation

Key Info to Consider

• Tuition goes up every year (large hikes when you reach Jr status)

• Implications of going out of state (traveling home for holidays)

• Perks of college are the networking and fun

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