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The Award Letter Organizer is a powerful Excel-based tool designed to help students and families make smart, side-by-side comparisons of financial aid offers from colleges. Built with clarity and confidence in mind, this organizer demystifies the jargon of award letters—so you can focus on what matters most: the true cost of college.
Aligned with the College UnMazed curriculum and the Money Factor framework, this tool breaks down each component of an award letter—grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study—and calculates your net price at each school. Use it to compare direct and indirect costs, identify gaps in aid, and uncover which college provides the best financial value for your family.
What It Helps With:
Understanding and organizing complex award letters
Breaking down cost of attendance, aid types, and loan terms
Calculating and comparing net prices across schools
Making data-driven financial decisions with long-term impact
Supporting conversations with school counselors and financial aid offices
This Excel tool is ideal during the Decide stage of the LEADS Strategy—helping you confidently choose the right college, not just academically, but financially too.
The Award Letter Organizer is a powerful Excel-based tool designed to help students and families make smart, side-by-side comparisons of financial aid offers from colleges. Built with clarity and confidence in mind, this organizer demystifies the jargon of award letters—so you can focus on what matters most: the true cost of college.
Aligned with the College UnMazed curriculum and the Money Factor framework, this tool breaks down each component of an award letter—grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study—and calculates your net price at each school. Use it to compare direct and indirect costs, identify gaps in aid, and uncover which college provides the best financial value for your family.
What It Helps With:
Understanding and organizing complex award letters
Breaking down cost of attendance, aid types, and loan terms
Calculating and comparing net prices across schools
Making data-driven financial decisions with long-term impact
Supporting conversations with school counselors and financial aid offices
This Excel tool is ideal during the Decide stage of the LEADS Strategy—helping you confidently choose the right college, not just academically, but financially too.