College Financial Aid and Admission Planning Guide
Useful Financial Aid Terms
DOE—Department of Education
EFC—Expected Family Contribution
COA—Cost of Attendance
FAFSA—Free Application for Federal Student Aid
FM—Federal Methodology
IM—Institutional Methodology
SAR—Student Aid Report
CSS/Profile—Financial Aid form used to gather information for the IM
PLUS—Parent Loan for Undergraduate Studies
CCPS—Certified College Planning Specialist
NICCP—Assoc. that Governs the CCPS designation
