MapTheCost gives guidance about college costs, award letters, appeals and borrowing. We are not a lender, a law firm, a financial advisor or a school. Decisions are yours.
We do not file the FAFSA, the CSS Profile, or any form for you. We do not contact colleges for you. We do not promise any outcome from an appeal or any amount of aid.
We show the source line for every number and flag anything we are not sure of. Letters are read by software and checked by people within the limits described in each plan. Check the numbers against your letter before you act on them.
Plans are paid once. Refund terms will be published here before any payment is taken. Reserving a spot costs nothing and creates no obligation.
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We will post changes here with a date. Big changes get an email.