Financial Aid Comparison Worksheet

Use this worksheet to generate a side-by-side comparison of the financial aid offers you have received.

Cost of Attendance

Name of College
Tuition & Fees	$	$	$
Room & Board	+ $	+ $	+ $
Books & Supplies	+ $	+ $	+ $
Transporation Expenses	+ $	+ $	+ $
Miscellaneous Expenses	+ $	+ $	+ $
Step 1 Total Cost of Attendance (COA) The Cost of Attendance is an estimate of expenses usually incurred by students attending a college.	= $	= $	= $

What is your financial need?

Total Cost of Attendance (COA)	$	$	$
Step 2 Expected Family Contribution (EFC) The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is derived from information reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is a family's expected ability over an academic year to absorb some of the educational costs. The financial aid office will use it to distribute need-based financial aid funds.	- $	- $	- $
Step 3 Total Financial Need The difference between the Cost of Attendance and the Expected Family Contribution is the student's Total Financial Need	= $	= $	= $

Financial Aid Sources - How will your financial need be met?

Students will receive Financial Aid Award Letters - also referred to as Offers or Packages - from the colleges. These letters will outline the aid that each college can offer and may include any or all of the financial aid programs listed here. It is recommended that students and parents review award letters carefully, ask questions, and meet deadlines.

Federal Grants	Federal Pell Grant	$	$	$
Federal Grants	Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)	+ $	+ $	+ $
ISAC Grants & Scholarships	Monetary Award Program (MAP)	+ $	+ $	+ $
ISAC Grants & Scholarships	Other	+ $	+ $	+ $
College Grants & Scholarships		+ $	+ $	+ $
Other Grants & Scholarships		+ $	+ $	+ $
Total Gift Aid		= $	= $	= $
Federal Work-Study		+ $	+ $	+ $
Student Loans	Federal Subsidized Direct Loan	+ $	+ $	+ $
	Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan	+ $	+ $	+ $
	Federal Perkins	+ $	+ $	+ $
	Alternative Loan	+ $	+ $	+ $
Parent Loans/PLUS		+ $	+ $	+ $
Step 4 Total Financial Aid Offer		= $	= $	= $

What is your out-of-pocket cost?
Cost of Attendance (Step 1) -
Total Financial Aid Offer (Step 4)