Fill this worksheet for up to three offers. Net cost is COA minus grants and scholarships only. Do not subtract loans or work-study. How to read a letter lives in how to compare financial aid awards. The email you send lives on financial aid negotiation email.
Side-by-side comparison (finish this first)
| Field | School A | School B | School C |
|---|---|---|---|
| School name | |||
| Total COA | |||
| Grants + scholarships (free money) | |||
| Work-study (earned, not automatic) | |||
| Loans (subsidized + unsubsidized) | |||
| Net cost (COA minus free money) | |||
| Remaining family/cash gap after loans | |||
| Renewal GPA / conditions | |||
| Guaranteed all 4 years? (Y/N) |
Ask each financial aid office (check when asked)
If a competing offer or a changed circumstance means you will ask for more aid, use the copy-ready negotiation email. For help comparing, work with an Ivy Ready expert.