What we'll cover
- Find the sticker price. The cost of attendance, and why it's the starting line, not the price.
- Subtract the grants first. Scholarships and grants are free money. What's left is the net price.
- Loans are not a discount. Federal loans, parent loans and work-study, and how much of the price each one is.
- Compare offers side by side. Net price, borrowing and the four-year total, for up to four colleges.
- What to ask a college. The questions that sometimes change an offer, and when to ask them.
Good to know
It's free and live, with time for questions. Nobody is asked to share their numbers. We'll use example offers, and you can work on your own privately with the free comparison tool.
The video link comes by email the day before. Families in any state are welcome.
Before the night
Gather the offers you have, or try the free tool first.
Compare offers nowFigures on example offers are illustrative. Each college sets its own aid; confirm details with its financial aid office.