Free tool
Compare financial aid offers side by side
Grants and scholarships lower what you pay; loans don't, they're borrowed. Enter each school's numbers to see the difference.
Use one year's figures from each offer. Nothing you enter leaves your browser.
| School | Cost of attendance | Grants + scholarships | Loans offered | Work-study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Questions to ask each school
- Is the cost of attendance for the full year, and does it include housing and books?
- Do the grants and scholarships renew each year, and what GPA or credits keep them?
- Which loans are federal, and which are private?
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Questions
What counts as net price?
Cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Loans aren't subtracted, because they're borrowed and repaid.
Is this financial advice?
No. It's arithmetic on the numbers you enter, plus questions to ask the school.