Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Letter

Confused by financial aid award letters? Let us help demystify the information! 

Join our admission team to learn more about how to understand your financial aid award letter from FSC and the details of your award letter. We know that understanding what financial aid has been offered is a big factor in making your college decision, so, when you attend, you'll learn:

• What to expect your financial aid letter will look like and how to read your award letter 
• How all of your scholarships, grants, federal and state aid, and federal student loans (if applicable) will apply toward your cost of attending 
• Differences in financial aid award letters you may receive from FSC and other colleges you are considering
• How our Estimated Expense Spreadsheet can help you plan ahead 
• How to apply Bright Futures, Florida Prepaid, 529, VA Benefits, or other savings and benefit plans towards financing your college education
• Tips for applying for additional scholarships to add to your award 
• Next steps, payment options, and payment methods 
• How to schedule a time to review your award individually, one on one with your individual admission and financial aid counselor at FSC

... and much more!