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Higher Education Act of 1965

A major federal law that governs most federal student aid programs, college accreditation, and other aspects of higher education in the United States.

College Scorecard website

A website run by the U.S. Department of Education that provides data on college costs, graduation rates, and student debt for institutions across the country.

Cost of attendance

The total estimated expenses for a student to attend college for a specific period, including tuition, fees, housing, food, books, supplies, and other personal expenses.

Required costs

The mandatory charges students must pay directly to a college, such as tuition, fees, and if the college requires it, the cost of living in campus housing or using campus meal plans.

Grant and scholarship aid

Financial assistance given to students that does not need to be repaid, which can come from federal, state, institutional, or private sources.

Net price required for completion

The total mandatory charges a student pays for their entire program of study, minus any grant and scholarship money they receive.

Program length