Student Loans

How Do Your Resources Measure Up?

It is crucial to determine how well your resources match up with what you have to pay.

To get a clear picture of the resources you'll need, compare your available funds with your school's Cost of Attendance and your Award Letter.

Your Expected Family Contribution is rarely identical to the amount you actually have to pay. Some students may find that they in fact budgeted more money than necessary. But others will need help to meet their costs. These students usually need loans to help meet their costs.