College Answer: Deciding on a College

What's Inside?

Understanding Acceptance Letters

Understanding Award Letters
How to Read • How it was Determined • Not Enough?

Evaluating Award Letters

Making the Final Decision

Deciding on a College

Learn how to interpret your acceptance and financial aid award letters and make the final decision where to attend.

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Did you know?

Use our Online Award Analyzer to easily compare the financial aid award letters you receive.

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