Paying for College Today

College costs can be confusing and the number you see advertised isn't always the number a family ultimately pays. In this Masterclass, we'll break down the language of college costs and financial aid, explore the difference between sticker price and actual cost, and introduce the resources families may encounter along the way, from the FAFSA and CSS Profile to grants, scholarships, need-blind admissions, and federal student loans. No complicated financial planning, just the knowledge families need to better understand the conversation.