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Paying for Higher Education

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Definition
consolidate   bundle several accounts into 1  
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cost of attendance (COA)   cost of post-2ndary edu.  
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deferment period   postponed of loan payment by gracious loaners (no additional interest)  
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expected family contribution (EFC)   estimate of one's ability to contribute to post-2ndary expenses  
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FAFSA (Free Application for Fed. Student Aid)   determines post-2ndary financial aid eligability  
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financial need   COA (-) EFC  
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forbearance   stop/reduce loan payment for 12 months (interest continues growing)  
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grant   tax-exempt financial aid  
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grace period   period after graduation; borrower does not have to pay fed. loans  
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loan default   failure to pay loans in accordance to agreements  
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loan servicer   company that collects loan payments  
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net price   COA (-) grants/scholarships  
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personal identification # (PIN)   electro. signature; 4 digits  
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scholarships   $ awarded to students for excellence in specific areas for post-2ndary edu. (do not repay)  
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Student Aid Report (SAR)   summary of responses made when completing FAFSA  
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subsidized loan   need-based fed. loan; interest paid by U.S. Dept. of Edu.  
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unsubsidized loan   non-need-based fed. loan; interest paid by borrower  
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work-study   part-time job in college to cancel some expenses  
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