College Info
This is a unique ID number for a school.
CEEB Code
This term is used when a college does not look at how much financial aid you will need.
This is a non-binding acceptance agreement with a college and you can still apply to other schools.
Early Action
This type of aid is given based on your achievements.
Merit Aid
This type of institution has multiple "colleges" housed into one place.
University
This means that colleges can see how much financial aid you will require and it can affect your admission
Need Aware
Early Decision
This government form determines whether you qualify for financial aid.
FAFSA
Students can have a job on campus and receive a paycheck.
Student Employment
This type of admissions does not have a set deadline and allows students to continue submitting applications.
This term means that a college delays a decision until regular decision.
Deferred
This type of loan begins accruing interest as soon as you receive it and you must pay it back right away.
Unsubsidized
You use this website to apply to colleges, both public and private schools use it.
The Common Application
This federal law allows your high school to send your academic records to a college with your signature.
FERPA
"Legacy admissions" considers this into your acceptance
Family members who attended (alumni)
This type of loan is need based and the government pays the interest while you are still in school.
Subsidized
This program allows students to work at college but the money gets taken off of tuition and you do not receive a paycheck.
Federal Work Study
This means your application has been pushed back until summer, it is recommended that you apply elsewhere.
This type of review looks at everything about you when considering your admission, not just your grades.
Holistic Review
This financial aid form will require very specific information about your family's finances.
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