College Costs
Total published tuition and estimated standard fees.
Sticker Price
Pell Grants
Gift Aid (Free Money)
Calculated number used by colleges to determine your total financial eligibility.
Student Aid Index (SAI)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the single key that unlocks federal, state, and college-specific financial support.
What is the FAFSA?
50/30/20
Budgeting Framework
Actual cost after subtracting grants and scholarships.
Net Price
Federal Subsidized Loans
Self-Help Aid (Earned / Borrowed)
What does COA stand for?
Cost of Attendance
The Georgia State Financial Application is the application used to apply for many of Georgia State aid programs, including:
What is the GSFAPP
The "Predictable" Expenses
Fixed Costs
On-campus dorms, meal plans, or off-campus living expenses.
Housing & Meals (Room & Board)
State Scholarships
Gift Aid (Free Money)
Net Price
The real price you pay.
The "Flexible" Expenses
Variable Costs