When you’re new to the financial aid process, some terms may sound like a different language. Here we define a list of terms to help you through this process. The terms listed...
College Financial Aid Vocabulary
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Caitlin Vogt
Writer and Editor
Caitlin is a writer and editor at myOptions. She lives in Austin, Texas where she reads tons of books and eats even more tacos. She attended the University of Delaware where she earned a bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in Professional Writing. She spends her days researching and writing advice that will make your college process a little bit easier. Passionate about life-long learning, she hopes to help you discover your potential and remind you that your future matters. Feel free to email Caitlin if you have questions about the college search process!
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