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Why does the net price calculator give me such a different number than the actual financial aid award letter we just received from my daughters top choice school

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Why does the net price calculator give me such a different number than the actual financial aid award letter we just received from my daughters top choice school
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college net price calculator estimate differs actual financial aid award letter reasons CSS Profile FAFSA official guidance
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Federal Student Aid compare financial aid offers grants loans work study net price official
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