Hi, could you please explain what an award letter is?
An award letter tells you what financial aid  you can receive at a particular college or career school. Have you applied for aid at a college?
Yes I have applied to several career schools.
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I have an aid offer but am having difficulty figuring out the net price for the school where can I get  help?
You can get help with this by contacting the financial aid office at the school. Remember it is important to understand what is being offered. For example is it a loan or is it a grant.
What if the aid is not sufficient and I have to take out a loan to pay for schooling?
If you have to take out a loan you should pay special attention to the terms and conditions of private loans so that you understand what your obligations would be. You should read up about federal versus private loans.
What is meant by net costs for schooling?
The net cost is the amount you will have to pay out of your pocket by way of loans or using your earnings from work.
What should I do if the college does not list the cost of attendance on the aid offer?
If your award letter does not mention the cost of attendance you should ask the financial aid office for this figure. You should make sure it includes amounts you will pay to the school directly such as tuition fees as well as other costs such as living expenses, books, supplies, etc.
