The document discusses the NACAC 'Counselors' Aid' series and provides key resources for understanding financial aid awards and effective communication with financial aid offices. It includes various online resources and brochures aimed at students and parents to help navigate financial aid processes. Additionally, it features guidance from reputable organizations such as the U.S. Department of Education and the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

1. NACAC “Counselors’ Aid” Series: Answering Key Questions about
Paying for College
“Understanding Financial Aid Awards and
Communicating with Financial Aid Offices”
Bibliography
Note: Asterisks (*) denote resources featured as take-aways in the “Understanding Financial
Aid Awards and Communicating with Financial Aid Offices” Webinar.
Financial Aid Letter.com LLC, 2008. “Financial Aid Letter.com” Web site at
http://www.financialaidletter.com.
*The Institute for College Access and Success, Project on Student Debt, 2008. “IBRinfo.” Web
site on income-based repayment and public service student loan forgiveness at
http://www.ibrinfo.org/index.php.
*The Institute for College Access and Success, Project on Student Debt, 2008. “Questions to
ask about private loans.” Web site at
http://projectonstudentdebt.org/private_loan_questions.vp.html.
*Kantrowitz, Mark. “Standardize Financial Aid Award Letters.” Editorial in Inside Higher Ed, June
22, 2007. Web site at http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2007/06/22/kantrowitz.
*National Association for College Admission Counseling, 2008. Guide to the College Admission
Process, Chapter 7: Financial Aid for College. Adobe Acrobat file accessible from link at
http://www.nacacnet.org/PublicationsResources/Marketplace/Pages/AdmissionGuide.aspx.
*National Association for College Admission Counseling, 2008. Guiding the Way to Higher
Education: Step-by-Step to College Workshops for Students—Late High School Curriculum
(Grades 11 and 12), Session VI: Financial Aid, “Student Bulletin: Understanding Your Financial
Aid Award Letter.” Adobe Acrobat file at
http://www.nacacnet.org/PublicationsResources/Marketplace/Documents/LateHS.pdf.
*National Association for College Admission Counseling, 2008. “Statement of Principles of Good
Practice.” Adobe Acrobat file at
http://www.nacacnet.org/AboutNACAC/Policies/Documents/SPGP.pdf.
National Association for College Admission Counseling, 2009. Steps to College newsletter,
“Paying for College During Hard Economic Times.” Web site at
http://www.nacacnet.org/PublicationsResources/steps/Articles/Pages/PayingCollegeHardEcono
micTimes.aspx.

2. “Understanding Financial Aid Awards and
Communicating with Financial Aid Offices” Bibliography
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National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, 2008. Cash for College brochure
for students and parents. Adobe Acrobat file at
http://www.nasfaa.org/AnnualPubs/cashforcollege.pdf.
*National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, 2008. “Student Aid Program
Summary.” Adobe Acrobat file accessible from link at
http://www.nasfaa.org/redesign/fanight.asp.
*U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid. 2008-2009 Federal Student Aid
Handbook, Vol. 3, Chapter 2, “Cost of Attendance (Budget)”. Adobe Acrobat file at
http://ifap.ed.gov/sfahandbooks/attachments/0809FSAHbkVol3Ch2Oct14.pdf.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid. Counselors and Mentors Handbook on
Federal Student Aid: A Guide for Those Advising Students About Financial Aid for
Postsecondary Education, 2009-10, 2008. 2008-09 version currently accessible from link at
http://ifap.ed.gov/ifap/byAwardYear.jsp?type=chandbooks.
*U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid, April 2, 2009. Dear Colleague Letter GEN-
09-04, “Use of ‘Professional Judgment’ by Financial Aid Administrators.” Web site at
http://www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0904.html.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid. “How Do I Compare Award Packages?”
Undated Web site at
https://studentaid2.ed.gov/GetMoney/pay_for_college/award_compare.html.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid. “Sample Award Package.” Undated Web
site at https://studentaid2.ed.gov/getmoney/pay_for_college/award.html.
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