This lesson provides valuable guidance on helping families understand their financial aid offers. Topics include an overview of the different types of financial aid available, how to calculate the balance due at each college, and methods for paying the college bill.

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After completing this lesson, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the primary types of financial aid
• Summarize the various ways colleges and universities communicate financial aid offers
• Educate students and parents on financial aid offer terminology
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Lesson Deliverables

To complete this lesson, participants will:

• Register for the Helping Your Students Understand Financial Aid Offers and Pay the College Bill webinar on March 27, 2025. Register
• Visit MEFA’s page, Paying for College
• Watch MEFA’s video, What is the SAI? 
• Use MEFA’s College Cost Calculator

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