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Becca - with a little help from her family

Her family’s adjusted gross income is $42,500 and Becca is an only child. She has a 3.7 GPA and 27 ACT. After filing a FAFSA, Becca received the following financial aid package from Carroll College:

Becca's Aid Package:

 

 Total estimated direct cost for 2008-09$28,028
 Expected Family Contribution3,269
 Scholarships and Awards: 
 Carroll Presidential Scholarship10,500
 Carroll Borremeo Guild Grant (awarded based on need)469
 Carroll Community Living Grant (awarded based on need)1,000
Federal Pell Grant 1,060
Federal SEOG Grant 500
Federal Perkins Loan 2,500
Federal Work Study Award 2,300
Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan 3,500
Federal ACG Grant 750
Total Awards  22,579
 Less work study (not applied to direct costs)$(2,300)
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 Revised total awards$20,279
 
Estimated balance due
$7,749


Payment options for the balance due:

  1. Pay the $3,875 balance each semester.
  2. Establish a 10-month payment plan and make monthly payments of approximately $775.00. Students can choose to work while attending college and make the monthly payments or parents may offer assistance.
  3. Take a Parent PLUS loan. Repayment begins after full disbursement of the loan, but the payments are spread over ten years.
  4. The student can take out an alternative loan with a co-signer. Interest accrues while the student is in school but repayment generally begins 6 months after graduation and payments are spread over 10 years.

*The above sample is based on actual family size, adjusted gross income and calculations for a financial aid package.

Trey's Financial Aid Package

Trey was concerned about college costs because his family’s adjusted gross income for four people was $24,500. After filing a FAFSA, his Student Air Report (SAR) reported a $0 expected family contribution (EFC). He qualified for Federal grants, Federal subsidized loans, and work-study. In addition, he received a $8,500 Carroll Trustee Scholarship and a Carroll Community Living Grant. Here is Trey’s financial aid package.

Trey's Aid Package:

 Total estimated direct costs for 2008-09$28,028
 Expected family contribution$0
Scholarships and Awards:  
Borromeo Guild Grant 854
Carroll Trustee Scholarship 8,500
Carroll Community Living Grant (awarded based on need)  1,000
Federal Pell Grant 4,310
Federal SEOG Grant 500
Federal ACG Grant 750
Federal Perkins Loan 2,500
Federal Work Study Award 2,300
Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan 3,500
 ________
Total Awards $24,214
Less work study (not applied to direct costs) $(2,300)
 _________
Revised Total Awards
$21,914
 
Estimated balance due
$6,114 

 

Payment options for the balance due:

  1. Pay the $3,057 balance each semester.
  2. Establish a 10-month payment plan and make monthly payments of approximately $612. Students can choose to work while attending college and make the monthly payments or parents may offer assistance.
  3. Take a Parent PLUS loan. Repayment begins after full disbursement of the loan, but the payments are spread over ten years.
  4. The student can take out an alternative loan with a co-signer. Interest accrues while the student is in school but repayment generally begins 6 months after graduation and payments are spread over 10 years.

*The above sample is based on actual family size, adjusted gross income and calculations for a financial aid package.

Jill's Aid Package

Jill knew she would be responsible for financing her college education, so financial aid was a big concern. After filing a FAFSA (the family’s adjusted gross income was $64,000, with three family members), the SAR indicated she was not eligible for Federal grants but did receive a subsidized loan. Carroll awarded Jill the Presidential Scholarship for $10,500 and a Carroll Community Living Grant. She also had a $1,000 scholarship from her local Rotary organization.  Jill’s financial aid award is outlined below.

Total estimated direct costs for 2008-09$28,028
Expected family contribution:$9,282
Scholarships and Awards: 
Carroll Presidential Scholarship10,500
Carroll Community Living Grant      773
Federal Work Study Award2,300
Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan3,500
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Total Awards$17,073
Less work study (not applied to direct costs)$(2,300)
Rotary Scholarship$1,000
 _________
Revised total awards$15,773
  
Estimated balance due $12,255

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Payment options for the balance due:

  1. Pay the $6,128 balance each semester.
  2. Establish a 10-month payment plan and make monthly payments of approximately $1,226. Students can choose to work while attending college and make the monthly payments or parents may offer assistance.
  3. Take a Parent PLUS loan. Repayment begins after full disbursement of the loan, but the payments are spread over ten years.
  4. The student can take out an alternative loan with a co-signer. Interest accrues while the student is in school but repayment generally begins 6 months after graduation and payments are spread over 10 years.

*The above sample is based on actual family size, adjusted gross income and calculations for a financial aid package.

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