Financial aid can be confusing sometimes. These pages will help you understand the issues and make smarter decisions:

• Have a question? You're probably not the first person to ask. Read these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Financial Aid.
• If you can't find an answer there, Ask the Aid Advisor - receive an answer to your question from a qualified financial aid professional.
• Look up terms and acronyms in the Glossary of Financial Aid terms.
• Finally, if you're looking for additional reference materials, see these recommended books and additional sources of information.

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