FAFSA & SAR

College financing from StudentLoan.com.
1. Learn what you need to get started
2. Complete the FAFSA
3. Understand the Student Aid Report (SAR)
4. Compare Award letters
5. Apply for a Loan

4. Compare Award letters

Once you receive financial aid packages from the schools where you've been accepted, you will want to compare the offers carefully. Each award letter will provide you with the amount of federal, state and school-sponsored aid you are eligible for, including various scholarships and grants.

View the Sample Financial Aid Package page with award comparison examples.

You can use our Gap Analysis Calculator to figure out the difference between your college cost and the award package to help you better compare the options.

Learn more about the The Award Letter.