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College cost comparison
Separate grants/scholarships from loans that must usually be repaid.
First read the completed example. Then write your own answers in the blank sections. If you do not know an answer, write what you need to ask. Official applications may require their own forms.
Completed example
This is a fictional practice entry. Write your own details in the blank sections below.
- Cost / aid
- Grants and scholarships
- School A
- Fictional School A: $4,000 confirmed for year
- School B
- Fictional School B: $3,000 confirmed for year
- School C
- Fictional School C: $5,000; renewal terms saved
Date: ____________________
Tuition / fees
School A
School B
School C
Housing / food
School A
School B
School C
Books / transport / personal
School A
School B
School C
Total cost of attendance
School A
School B
School C
Grants and scholarships
School A
School B
School C
Net price after gift aid
School A
School B
School C
Loans offered
School A
School B
School C
Work-study not yet earned
School A
School B
School C
Remaining cash need
School A
School B
School C
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