College And Financial Aid: College And Career Readiness Terms Explained

Plain-language definitions of every college and financial aid term your child meets in school, each with kid-friendly explanations, worked examples, and common mistakes to watch for.

Award letter

An award letter is a document from a college that explains how much financial aid your child is being offered and what types of aid make up that offer for a specific school year.

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