How to Read a Financial Aid Award

Written by Shannon Vasconceloson March 21st, 2023

Shannon Vasconcelos has worked in student financial assistance at Boston University and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she served as the assistant director of financial aid. At Tufts, she was responsible for reviewing financial aid applications, determining financial aid awards, and helping families through the college financing process. In addition, Shannon has served as an active member of the Massachusetts Association of Student Financial Aid Administrator’s Early Awareness and Outreach Committee, as a trainer for the Department of Education’s National Training for Counselors and Mentors, and as a volunteer for FAFSA Day Massachusetts. She has a BA in economics from the University of Massachusetts and an MA in urban and environmental policy and planning from Tufts University.

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Financial aid award letters come in a variety of formats which can make it hard to understand exactly what a school will cost your student to attend. This short video explains how to interpret a financial aid offer and find the best college value for your family. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel to keep up to date on all the latest college planning tips from our college admissions and finance experts.

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Written by Shannon Vasconceloson March 21st, 2023

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