Resource Library
Student Resource Library
Quick-reference tools you can use alongside the official information from schools and programs.
Financial aid glossary
Common terms explained simply:
- Cost of attendance: the total estimated yearly cost of a program
- Gift aid: money that does not need to be repaid
- Renewable award: support that may continue if conditions are met
- Award letter: a school's summary of offered aid
Checklists
Scholarship preparation, document gathering, and deadline tracking checklists break the process into small steps.
Worksheets
Student expense worksheets help you compare costs between programs and see how much support to research.
Questions to ask the organization
- Which documents do most applications ask for?
- How do I compare two award letters?
- Where can I verify a program is legitimate?