What do the lines on my financial aid letter mean?

What you'll learn

The difference between free money, earned money, and borrowed money in your aid package
How to calculate what you'll actually owe after grants and scholarships
What work-study really means and why it's not automatic cash
How federal loans, Parent PLUS loans, and private loans differ, and which costs you most
How to read your total cost of attendance and spot the numbers that matter

A Vivoso lesson, written for your age group and your state. Read it or listen in about 15 to 20 minutes with full access.