Comparing Financial Aid Awards
Comparing financial aid awards from different institutions can be a confusing process for students, parents, high school counselors and even seasoned financial aid administrators. It involves a careful assessment of the total costs for each school, understanding the basis for each aid award, analyzing the family's total financial obligation and assessing the likelihood that a similar award will be available for subsequent years of study. The following "Questions & Answers" will assist you in making the best use of CSLF's Bottom Line Worksheet for comparing aid awards from different institutions of higher education. Another helpful tool is our Budget Worksheet.