Deciphering Your Financial Aid Award

Understanding a financial aid award can be tricky, and colleges don't necessarily make it easy for you. That's why this information from CBS Money Watch might come in handy for you as you try to figure it all out.  As mentioned in the attached article, there is  a new website, College Abacus, that helps you understand and compare aid packages. Check out the other links in the article - like 5 steps to evaluating a financial aid letter - as well.