Description: Financial aid offers are confusing...but they don't have to be. In this episode, Laura breaks down exactly what a financial aid offer actually means, and how to compare schools by NET cost instead of sticker price. You'll learn: 

• The difference between grants, loans, and work-study
• Why Cost of Attendance matters more than tuition
• How to spot red flags in financial aid packages
• What "unmet need" really means for your family
• Action steps for 9th-12th grade families 

 This is the episode that helps you build a realistic college list BEFORE applications go out...not decode confusing offers in April under pressure.